as in hunks
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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studs
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During the reimagination process, all of the hotel was brought down to the studs, but McBride said the goal was to instill a sense of place; it was meant to feel like a restoration, even though nearly everything is brand new or new to the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Beyond the more recognizable names, the president has also overseen the purge of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and gutted entire departments to the studs.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Beefcakes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beefcakes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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