as in womanizer
a man given to seducing women
at the hotel bar she was immediately hit on by the local Don Juan
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Recent Examples of Don Juan
Don Juan Moore | Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots aren’t the only ones squaring off this weekend.
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Rather than a womanizing Don Juan, their ideal is someone closer to Achilles, the Homeric war hero whose excellence is determined by his success over other men.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
Junot, 17 years her senior, was perceived as a Don Juan, entangled in shady affairs, but for the young princess love evidently overcame all misgivings.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 9 Jan. 2026
Don't miss this big Peruvian sandwich Don Juan V’s Peruvian Sandwiches served up the lomo saltado, which includes marinated sirloin strips, onions and tomatoes.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
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Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Rather than a womanizing Don Juan, their ideal is someone closer to Achilles, the Homeric war hero whose excellence is determined by his success over other men.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
Junot, 17 years her senior, was perceived as a Don Juan, entangled in shady affairs, but for the young princess love evidently overcame all misgivings.
—Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 9 Jan. 2026
Don't miss this big Peruvian sandwich Don Juan V’s Peruvian Sandwiches served up the lomo saltado, which includes marinated sirloin strips, onions and tomatoes.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Don Juan
Noun
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Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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After years of being known as a womanizer, Barney settled down and married Robin in the show's final season.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This smokey, briney, california botanical martini is the dream cocktail for any olive lover.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From limited-time giveaways to national brand collaborations, pickle lovers are getting plenty to celebrate this year.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Don Juan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Don%20Juan. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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