PRETTY BOYS Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pretty boys

noun

plural of pretty boy

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

The whole point of the ad was to get dudes to sign up for a Novig account and start hammering parlays this football season.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
These two dudes hit me in the head and pointed a gun at me with a knife and then took off.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of dudes

Noun

Finishing touches to Johansson’s look included a series of earrings and studs, along with a set of pumps by Aquazzura.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Classic studs can become everyday staples, while distinctive settings or statement designs suit someone who prefers jewelry with more personality.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of studs

Noun

Then, one cool afternoon toward the end of October, two bucks strolled out into the corn 200 yards down the fence.

— Al Dawson, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
In a new series, Kristine Saves You Money, consumer investigator Kristine Lazar shopped around to find deals and found ways to save a few bucks.

— Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of bucks

Noun

The park has a wide variety of birds, Harding said, as well as coyotes, foxes and aquatic animals such as frogs and turtles.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Its sophisticated but never stuffy—for proof, take a peek at artist Becca Barnet’s playful diorama of taxidermy foxes and butterflies in the concierge’s nook.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

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