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

The prestigious National Society of Film Critics named Jordan best actor for his portrayal of boxer Adonis Creed in “Creed,” Coogler’s expansion of the “Rocky” franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

The erratic spring weather disrupted some wildlife species including the rare Adonis blue butterfly.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024

Adonis I have taken from two third-century poets, Theocritus and Bion.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton