alpha male

noun

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

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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 The stereotypical alpha male has held his place in pop culture for generations. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024 The alpha male was the ideal for many young people,1 but lately a new alpha is taking over: the sigma. Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Aug. 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 18 Nov. 2024.

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