Adonis
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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
Adonis Storr of the Roaring Peacock believes forward Noah Okafor is the player who makes the biggest difference for Daniel Farke's side.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025
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
He decided that Adonis should spend half the year with each, the autumn and winter with the Queen of the Dead; the spring and summer with the Goddess of Love and Beauty.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing Adonis
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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