PRETTY BOYS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pretty boys

noun

plural of pretty boy

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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Noun

Now, the real argument should be who they’re influenced by, and most of these dudes are influenced by Americans.

— Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Jump scares, dudes with chainsaws, fake blood and adult drinks accentuated with gummy worms.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of dudes

Noun

Signet Jewelers said diamond tennis bracelets, tennis necklaces, studs, and yellow gold are resonating with Gen Z shoppers entering the category, including men.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
The caged design was in direct response to the popularity of gladiator styles, while the studs were a signature touch meant to mimic Roman architecture.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of studs

Noun

Fiji’s growing epidemic bucks the trend globally, where enormous progress has been made against HIV.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Jason is currently earning a few extra bucks wiping down counters and hauling ice at a bar, which is even less glamorous than teaching science to disengaged students.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bucks

Noun

Meet the man saving Nashville’s sick foxes Florida contracts professional python hunters.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
On previous survey nights that lasted until sunrise, the researchers have seen mule deer, bobcats, badgers and foxes prowling in the cover of the dark.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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