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 duo bounds alongside an inspired OJ Da Juiceman flip, spitting with delirium about putting their men in Lululemon, letting the Draco sing with reckless abandon, and throwing it in dudes’ faces without a second thought.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2025 -
None of this is a sufficient substitute for the detail of the novel, which is mostly composed of two dudes absolutely spinning out whenever the other’s name is mentioned in a game recap playing on the TV across a crowded bar.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Anything with studs, gems, or sparkles will always capture my attention, and this pair is no different.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
Noun
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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But if a fox cub is in trouble, there are usually obvious clues that something isn't quite right.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Rabies is most common in wild animals including skunks, raccoons, bats and foxes.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Two nice bucks were mock sparring with each other, while two larger deer, one of which had a particularly tall rack, were lying down in the sage, keeping an eye on the dozens of does surrounding them.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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West Texas crude ripping fifteen bucks would take this thing back down into the 50′s.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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