playboy

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LONDON—In 2001, Prince Andrew retired from active duty in the Royal Navy, with a reputation as a war hero and something of a playboy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

But since he was a young man, he has been obsessed with creating a macho image, inventing the persona of a high-flying playboy and king of the New York real estate world.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2025

In pre-trial hearings, he has looked older and thinner than his previous playboy persona.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

In the most prominent nested story, Cumberbatch assumes the role of the titular playboy, who develops a supernatural ability to see through objects.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2024

You’re a failure, a playboy, a racetrack tout.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole