as in womanizers
a man given to seducing women
the legendary conquests of a suburban satyr
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Recent Examples of satyrs
Through the eyes of a scammer, America is a nation of satyrs and harlots, our concupiscence interrupted only by occasional trips to Walmart or the gas station.
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Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, and sphinxes.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Mermaids, centaurs, satyrs, and sphinxes.
—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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At the end of season two, Lestat and Louis have reunited as lovers.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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For nature lovers, surfers, divers and fishermen, the setting offers both seclusion and connection.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Sharon Bernstein reported this story fully, focusing on the ongoing debate about wolves, bears and mountain lions.—
May 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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The wolves’ territory extended west to near Grand Junction and east to Vail Pass.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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“Satyrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/satyrs. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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