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
Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
That doesn’t include two standout running backs who transferred in (Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown), another stud tackle (Melvin Siani) and a two-time All-ACC linebacker (Rasheem Biles).
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Any injury to Jones, Harold Landry or even stud defensive tackle Milton Williams will plunge their four-man pass rush near the bottom of the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Add a cabinet between the studs or a toe-kick beneath your existing cabinetry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
That doesn’t include two standout running backs who transferred in (Hollywood Smothers and Raleek Brown), another stud tackle (Melvin Siani) and a two-time All-ACC linebacker (Rasheem Biles).
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
Why Cheese Rinds Are So Flavorful Well-aged cheese is studded with tiny, crunchy white crystals called tyrosine, a sign that the cheese has had time to fully develop.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Any injury to Jones, Harold Landry or even stud defensive tackle Milton Williams will plunge their four-man pass rush near the bottom of the league.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
Noun
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Cut to the now-twentysomething Adam (The Idea of You‘s hunk Nicholas Galitzine), explaining all of this wonky mythology to a date, who writes him off as a delusional, pretty-boy doofus.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2026
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And remember, that’s not seven individual hunks of metal or stamps in the sheet metal; those numbers are far greater.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, create a comfortable yet put-together ensemble with a pair of capris, striped long-sleeve T-shirt, and Mary Jane ballet flats.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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CoCo Rum, the pool bar, is where most guests congregate, either on the XL green and teal striped daybeds or on one of the high-back armchairs that line the bar behind.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Cohen plays Damien Sachs, a womanizer who wakes up in a parallel universe dominated by women.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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
Verb
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Anthony was allowed to receive his high school diploma but was barred from graduation festivities.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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France barred far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and dozens of settler leaders from entry, citing his drive to expand and annex settlements and policies harming Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Trickles of blood streaked his legs.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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When Colorado opened a few games with waves of offense in the opening minutes, stringing long sequences of offensive-zone time together, the Golden Knights found trigger points to streak the other way.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Like the Smokies, Allegheny National Forest boasts its own impressive roster of wildlife, including black bear, deer, foxes, wild turkeys, salamanders, beavers, and snowshoe hare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
Verb
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So absent a twist where Platner gets replaced on the ballot — and there are no indications that one is coming — Democrats seem likely to band around him and roll the dice.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Prettygarden Short-Sleeve Belted Shirt Dress The fuller midi skirt, half-button front, and banded puff sleeves make this cream-colored shirt dress similar to Oprah's version.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This superb sipper is as good a reason as any to break out your punch bowl, and is soon to become your signature once everyone at the gathering catches an eyeful, then tastes a cup-full.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.—
Rob Pegoraro,
ArsTechnica,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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