as in hunk
a physically attractive man
she promised her friend that the blind date would be a real stud
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Recent Examples of stud
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Listed at 6-5, 220 pounds, Carroll expects to play the stud position, which is defensive coordinator Andy Avalos’ hybrid defensive end and linebacker position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with knobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The stitched design and gold-tone studs create a classic, elevated feel, while the compact interior still fits your phone, cards, cash, keys, and a few small extras like lip gloss.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Listed at 6-5, 220 pounds, Carroll expects to play the stud position, which is defensive coordinator Andy Avalos’ hybrid defensive end and linebacker position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
As for chicken and dumplings, those in Minnesota can score a ready-to-bake, single-serving chicken pot pie at Bellecour that’s essentially the same recipe, just stuffed inside a pastry crust instead of studded with dumplings.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
The tacos, including a colorful vegetarian version studded with knobs of cauliflower, are served on some of the city’s best corn tortillas, some blushed with pink from beets or green from the soft steel of spinach.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
Noun
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This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs and a hunk of the cheese rind added to the broth for more umami depth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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And perhaps this whole saga illuminates another reason why voters prefer to make young hunks wait until their late 30s, as Jordan did, to get their Oscar — to teach them humility.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fieldhouse will include 10 basketball courts, 14 volleyball courts, court striping for 20 pickleball courts, a concession area and a 250-person meeting room.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alexa Demie, who returns to the role of Maddie in the upcoming season, donned a vintage Bob Mackie striped dress on Tuesday's red carpet.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The crew talked to Artemis II science officer Kelsey Young throughout the entire flyby, barring a 40-minute period during which the spacecraft was behind the moon and out of reach of radio signal.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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The move recalls Tyler, the Creator being barred from entering the United Kingdom in 2015 after the Home Office cited lyrics from earlier projects like Bastard and Goblin in determining that his presence was a public safety concern.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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New York will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Knicks face Charlotte.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The views were what gave this place its wow factor; the south-facing house catches both the sunrise and sunset, and during my stay, the early-morning sky was streaked with candyfloss clouds.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Keeping the mayor in charge of how this city is run is sort of like letting the fox run the henhouse.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Tumble Leaf' Told in an enchanting stop-motion style, Tumble Leaf is about Fig the fox and his friends, who spend all day playing and learning.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For the past two years, biologists with the Pennsylvania Game Commission have banded chicks born in the nest.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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In recent days, Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, and bands Beach Bunny and Wednesday, also have left the agency, Deadline reported.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The View producer Brian Teta got an eyeful — as did viewers at home — when three cohosts motioned toward their privates during a discussion about childbirth.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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