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

Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of dudes

Noun

Crews are putting finishing touches on mall buildings after tearing them down to the studs, treating the wood and rebuilding the walls, Caruso said.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The studs add an elevated element that colorful shoes could normally bring to the table, but aren’t always practical for mixing and matching.

— Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of studs

Noun

Now, a scenic oceanfront property with public hiking trails, bobcats, foxes and sweeping views of the San Mateo coast, Farallon Islands and the Marin Headlands could become part of the national park system.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
And the hare did not have that specific goal before the fox appeared.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 8 July 2026

Definition of foxes

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