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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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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026 -
And these guys are … these are bad dudes.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tiny silver studs on the perimeter of each nail add interest to an otherwise solid set.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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The insulation may be the wrong size for the wall cavity, or the vapor barrier might be improperly stapled to the studs—or detached.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Colleges have lived large on student loans, paying the salaries of bloated administrative staff and big-bucks deans and coaches.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bernstein raised its price target by two bucks to $172 and maintained its hold rating.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, the fox coaxed its tiny kits out of their den and led them on their first foray into the open.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The foxes were moved to Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Peacock said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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