Adonis
Example Sentences
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"The absence of cases here is very reassuring," said Adonis Carvajal, who works for a tour operator.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Until the 1990s, that is, when relentless tabloid coverage reinvented him as New York City’s Adonis.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
For now, though, Mr. Skarsgård has embraced the obvious fact that he is an Adonis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
His manager, Adonis Smith, had turned to the players in the dugout when Rintaro came to bat and said to admire the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024
She kissed him, but Adonis knew not that she kissed him as he died.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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Reading: Literature - Mythology - Middle School
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Ancient Greece: Mythology and Literature - Middle School
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Reading: Literature - Mythology - High School
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