as in hunk
a physically attractive man
an iconic beefcake of Hollywood in the 1940s, he always appeared shirtless in at least one scene
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Recent Examples of beefcake
Returning from previous installments are aged beefcakes Dolph Lundgren (now with a moptop) and Randy Couture.
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
In his wayward coming-of-age tale, Pippin goes to war alongside his father and stepbrother Lewis (James Oblak, doing the beefcake bit).
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
Contented as a character actor and always game to subvert his beefcake stature, Marino excels at playing mostly likable putzes who teeter precariously between sympathetic earnestness and manic self-absorption.
—Kenny Herzog, Vulture, 2 June 2023
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept runs on an 800-volt electrical architecture called Banshee, and while performance details are still incredibly light, the automaker promises that its first beefcake EV will surpass the Hellcat's performance.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 Feb. 2023
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Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2023
In his wayward coming-of-age tale, Pippin goes to war alongside his father and stepbrother Lewis (James Oblak, doing the beefcake bit).
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
Contented as a character actor and always game to subvert his beefcake stature, Marino excels at playing mostly likable putzes who teeter precariously between sympathetic earnestness and manic self-absorption.
—Kenny Herzog, Vulture, 2 June 2023
The Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept runs on an 800-volt electrical architecture called Banshee, and while performance details are still incredibly light, the automaker promises that its first beefcake EV will surpass the Hellcat's performance.
—Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 6 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefcake
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The Irish sad-boy hunk of Gladiator II and Normal People starred in Streetcar in London in 2023 and is bringing the production to Brooklyn this spring.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer or light dinner when served with a nice hunk of bread.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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And the Raiders offense is not terrible anymore, thanks to the emergence of veteran running back Ameer Abdullah to help out stud rookie tight end Brock Bowers.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Go for swiveling storage like this or rotating jewelry boxes, which are ideal for separating smaller pieces (like earring studs) at the top and larger pieces (like brooches) at the bottom.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 13 May 2024
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“Beefcake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcake. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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