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
In his wayward coming-of-age tale, Pippin goes to war alongside his father and stepbrother Lewis (James Oblak, doing the beefcake bit).
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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
One of the docuseries’ most entertaining sections concerns the heated rivalry between ‘80s beefcakes Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
—Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2023
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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
One of the docuseries’ most entertaining sections concerns the heated rivalry between ‘80s beefcakes Schwarzenegger and Stallone.
—Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beefcake
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The Inspiron 16 Plus is a genuine hunk of a laptop.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Sep. 2024
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Inspired by dystopian science fiction, the hulking hunk of unpainted metal barely squeezes into a lane of traffic and encases its driver in a (sort of) bulletproof tank that’s easily mistaken for a weapon of war.Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 26 Sep. 2024
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With their two stud receivers back, the Rams keep on winning.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The leather feels substantial, not cheap in the slightest, and the buckle and studs are the ideal size—just bold enough to stand out without veering into trend victim territory.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
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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 21 Nov. 2024.
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