alpha male

noun

: dominant male
a fight in the pack between a young wolf and the alpha male

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Season One revolved around the relationship breakdown of Stassi Schroeder and Jax Taylor — the alpha male and female of SUR. Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024 The office staff is dealing with an alpha male CEO who also has a bit of a drinking problem. Michelle Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2024 Our would-be strongman prefers to be seen as the ultimate alpha male: a product of good genes, not tutelage. Sarah Jones, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2024 Shortly after, violence ensued, and the alpha male together with a few of his allies killed and dismembered the little one. Susana Monsó, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for alpha male 

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“Alpha male.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpha%20male. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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