Adonis
Example Sentences
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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
As Nacua walks away, teammate Adonis Alexander can be seen pointing at the fan and speaking toward him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2025
The erratic spring weather disrupted some wildlife species including the rare Adonis blue butterfly.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024
Of these deaths and flowery resurrections the most famous was that of Adonis.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
