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

Health minister Adonis Georgiadis earlier told the Skai news agency that six workers and a firefighter had been taken to hospital, adding that they were "in good health, mainly suffering from respiratory problems".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

His manager, Adonis Smith, had turned to the players in the dugout when Rintaro came to bat and said to admire the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

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

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas