1
as in dudes
a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance
a downtown dance club with lots of pretty boys in attendance
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as in studs
a physically attractive man
as a musical performer, he has yet to prove that he's more than just another pretty boy
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pretty boys
Noun
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People don’t talk about him as much because of the other dudes.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026 -
While some folks have forgotten Tommy Shelby, plenty of others have not (shout out to the pub dudes who very much get it).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even top salon trends like mesmerizing cat-eye, light-catching studs, and modern French looks are DIY achievable and budget-friendly.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The power and presence of Alonso (signed for five years, $155 million) and Taylor Ward (trade with the Angels) should take the heat off all the young studs.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating three incidents of poaching involving mule deer bucks near Boise that have happened in recent months, according to a news release from the agency.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Millions of dollars in federal funds were set to flow once again to the Hudson River Tunnel Thursday night, after a federal court order blocking the bucks expired.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Watch for wildlife, too—though many animals hibernate, foxes and bobcats remain active all winter.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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What's more, the European Commission is planning to announce a decision on banning the holding and killing of mink, foxes, raccoon, dogs and chinchilla, and marketing of fur products from those animals, according to its website.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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