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

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

In an 1831 pencil sketch, “Self-Portrait with Knapsack, Munich,” Bendz depicts himself as rakish artist-conquistador.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 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