STUD Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈstəd

Definition of stud

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

Noun

Two studs go at it Tuesday in Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Not just making a pair of cleats to fit Sullivan’s feet, but designing one with the optimal stiffness and even stud shape for his game. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Verb

His lyrics are easier to pick out on first listen than ever before, particularly on the handful of hooks that stud the record. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026 And so began years studded with stars and adventures, such as the night Sinatra and Gene Kelly got into a heated argument about whether Dreesen was Irish or Italian. — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stud

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud

Noun

Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunk

Verb

Many fans sported ties—an accessory that Styles has embraced throughout the tour—either simple, striped, or adorned with his song lyrics.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of stripe

Noun

The piece follows the fall of the notorious libertine, a reckless womanizer, ignoring many supernatural warnings until a ghostly stone attempts to have its way with his soul.

— David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026
The serial womanizer, 29, who’s appeared on Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match, found his forever love in Amber Mozo on Wednesday’s finale of Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of womanizer

Verb

The Chicago Cubs secured a permanent injunction this month barring neighboring facility Wrigley View Rooftop from selling tickets to watch games, concerts and other events at Wrigley Field.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
After Penix underwent an MRI earlier this week, Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday that the quarterback is on track to start Sunday’s game, barring any setbacks.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of bar

Noun

The park has a wide variety of birds, Harding said, as well as coyotes, foxes and aquatic animals such as frogs and turtles.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Its sophisticated but never stuffy—for proof, take a peek at artist Becca Barnet’s playful diorama of taxidermy foxes and butterflies in the concierge’s nook.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fox

Verb

Shakir was streaking down the left sideline when Kam Kinchens dove and just barely was able to swipe at Shakir’s feet, causing the receiver to go down.

— Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
The Taurids are famous for occasionally producing exceptionally bright, slow-moving meteors that can streak dramatically across the night sky from September to December.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of streak

Noun

Wrestler Roddy Piper went off the mat for his first major acting gig as a Los Angeles guy who picks up those shades and gets eyefuls of aliens amongst him — all of whom hold the real power in our corrupt world.

— Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
One memorable member of the Dunder Mifflin crew tells EW that viewers *do not* need to get an eyeful of him for one specific reason.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 May 2026

Definition of eyeful

Verb

These libraries are much wider than the book versions, their contents taped together or rubber-banded so the pieces don’t get lost.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Godshalk encouraged us to try banding the river cane—a technique involving tying or wrapping groups of stems for decorative purposes.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026