pretty boys

noun

plural of pretty boy
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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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
  1. dudes
  2. studs
  3. beaux
  4. womanizers
  5. bucks
  6. foxes
Noun
  • In 72 Hours, Hart plays fortysomething advertising executive Joe, who accidentally gets added to a group chat for a bunch of younger dudes' bachelor party weekend.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026
  • There’s hippie dudes and Patagonia dudes but also corporate lawyer dudes looking for a night off.
    — Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Definition of dudes
Noun
  • Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There are a lot of people who hate the Dodgers for getting free agents or trading for studs, but Wrobleski is a homegrown guy.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of studs
Noun
  • So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.
    — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of beaux
Noun
  • The brothers, their lawyers conceded, were womanizers.
    — Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of womanizers
Noun
  • Cory says soon six more bucks emerged from the cover, plus one doe, all about 100 yards away from the father and son in their elevated stand.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Shares are down fractionally this morning but entered today within a few bucks of their all-time high.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bucks
Noun
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Fans posted videos of themselves creating the fox fur and antler headpiece Patricia wore to that party.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of foxes
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