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
Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Smothered in a sweet-salty gravy studded with luscious pork belly, these chewy wheat noodles are South Korea’s cultural equivalent to delivery pizza in the United States.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Parker’s glam included simple pieces of jewelry, such as stud earrings, and relatively simple, clean makeup, with her blond hair styled in a middle part and featuring natural waves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Noun
There were flat, patent leather studded boots and mary jane sneakers done in Neoprene and suede with a gold leather strap.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
Smothered in a sweet-salty gravy studded with luscious pork belly, these chewy wheat noodles are South Korea’s cultural equivalent to delivery pizza in the United States.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Verb
The actress kept her accessories to a minimum, opting only for a pair of stud earrings.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Parker’s glam included simple pieces of jewelry, such as stud earrings, and relatively simple, clean makeup, with her blond hair styled in a middle part and featuring natural waves.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
Noun
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That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Come here for breakfast, and tear off a hunk of a just-out-of-the-oven baguette, slather it with salted premium French butter, sip great coffee, and kick off your day.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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La Ligne striped polo sweater $295 NET-A-PORTER Suzie Kondi Banker striped cotton-poplin shorts $275 NET-A-PORTER Opposites Attract Here, a boxy striped polo contrasts with Tory Burch’s mirrored skirt for an irreverent juxtaposition of casual and statement pieces.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Jockeys riding for the syndicate wear blue and white striped silks that match Brighton’s colours.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Finally, the last piece of business for the Steelers, barring another move to improve the roster, will be figuring out a long-term extension with superstar pass rusher T.J. Watt.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough axed a handful of changes from the Senate bill, including prohibiting coverage for non-citizens and barring funds for gender-affirming care.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Air raid sirens sent Israelis into shelters as missiles streaked across the sky and interceptors rose to meet them, killing at least three people.—
Dan Morrison,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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With wideout Hunter Renfrow streaking down the right sideline, Dalton heaved the ball into the air.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Many purported sightings of mountain lions in Oklahoma turn out to be other animals, including bobcats, house cats, dogs, coyotes, foxes, deer and rabbits.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals such as raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes, which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Fans in the United States quickly turned the track into a proper win, earning the boy band its first appearance on the Hot 100 this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The back of the crayfish has banded white and blue coloration, photos show, with some exhibiting a more green color than blue.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Alternatively, get an eyeful of the Leake Street Arches—aka the London Graffiti tunnel—beneath Waterloo Station, and pop out on Lower Marsh, with its centuries-old street market and proper Lambeth vibe.—
Emma John,
AFAR Media,
24 June 2025
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Locals get an eyeful of contemporary art inside at the Seattle Art Museum as well as in the open air at the Olympic Sculpture Park.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
Verb
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His focus on refining recipes and scaling up production while maintaining high quality set the Beam family on a steady path to success.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Indiana’s guards set their pick-up points in a more typical area closer to the 3-point line, which made most of their pick-and-roll coverages more effective.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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