dude
Example Sentences
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“He’s got certain virtues writers maybe aren’t supposed to have — dude is handsome, socially adroit. But he’s also insanely insightful and genuine.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s name was wrong, and the meme used a picture of some random dude to stand in for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
This Manscaped ad ends with a dude flushing his recently shaved chest hair down the toilet, immediately making the company a sworn enemy of plumbers and landlords nationwide.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
"He's a resilient dude and a competitor. A winner," Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
“Whoa, dude, personal space. What are you talking about? This coyote needs help.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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