rakish

Example Sentences

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There’s also a rakish love interest—an intriguing man who, unlike the Stoics, is an argument for passion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

His transformation into the rakish Soul Man earned him the rare cultural validation of a “Soul Train” appearance.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

“Lion’s” rakish narcissist Dad is based on Walger’s father, who divorced her mother when Walger was young and thereafter kept his life at arm’s length even as his daughter longed to bridge the gap.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

The nightlife of Russia’s elite has long been famously rakish but a recent party crossed an invisible line and provoked a public scandal.

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2023

Looking around, he winked at Helen, rakish; and when this time she stared stonily down at her near-empty plate, he simply turned and winked once more, at Ralph.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen