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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Noun
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The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026 -
True freshman Marco Jones is another one of those dudes who can just get at the QB.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jolie accessorized with jeweled studs and black stilettos.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
9 Feb. 2026
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The renovation was essentially taken down to the studs, with every major system replaced while preserving some of the features that give the home its antique character.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 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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Player props have become such a big and fun part of betting on the big game, so here are 11 that are worth sprinkling a few bucks on.—
KC Joyner,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Today, all flavors cost $6 except for the gluten-free Toffee-tastic cookies, which run 7 bucks.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nothing was trapped at the time, but that wasn't the case earlier this week when a wild fox was seen caught in its noose.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Approaching within 30 feet of the mound the fox had been on, Junior saw nothing.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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