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

In between Coogler projects, Jordan starred in “Just Mercy” as real-life death row attorney Bryan Stevenson and directed “Creed III,” reprising his role as Adonis “Donnie” Creed.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Stratford-upon-Avon born playwright Shakespeare dedicated Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece to Wriothesley, who some think was the "fair youth" to whom many of Shakespeare's sonnets are addressed.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

“My daddy was a King Lord. Adonis Carter. A straight up OG.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas