1
as in beaus
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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2
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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The $1,294 Gus covered in silver studs is available for pre-order.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025 -
The classics, without question, are great starters—hoop earrings, diamond studs, dainty gold necklaces.—
Samantha Solomon,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Could the trio of old dudes play well?—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every New Yorker is well acquainted with the dudes hawking everything from purses to Blu-Rays on busy streets.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The playful creatures are prey to foxes, jaguars, and even at times humans, but tend to eat insects, plants, roots and smaller vertebrates, the zoo said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the 1920s and '30s, fox skins draped around the shoulders or fashioned into capes were especially beloved.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The playful creatures are prey to foxes, jaguars, and even at times humans, but tend to eat insects, plants, roots and smaller vertebrates, the zoo said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pretty boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretty%20boys. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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