as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women
the legendary conquests of a suburban satyr
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Recent Examples of satyrs
Mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, and sphinxes.
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Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for satyrs
Noun
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The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This cozy getaway is designed for vintage lovers and hygge seekers—and is almost guaranteed to make it onto your Instagram feed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The event, which was started by the city but is now run by Red Rock 4-Wheelers, gives 4×4 lovers a chance to responsibly drive on trails through one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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There was a Utrillo on the wall, as well as a painting of some wolves that may or may not have been by Courbet.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Satyrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satyrs. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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