alpha male

noun

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

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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 The alpha male was a foster, and his mate whelped — or gave birth — during the same week, making the pack an ideal candidate to receive pups. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024 Bracing against the freezing wind and the helicopter’s rough maneuvers, Langley fired tranquilizer darts from 120 feet in the air at his target: the alpha male of the Eagle Creek pack, known as Mexican wolf M1477. Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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