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
Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Horned Frogs also added Koron Hayward from Western Kentucky and Cheta Ofili from Texas Tech to add depth and compete at stud, TCU’s hybrid linebacker/edge rusher position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Across its nearly 150-mile stretch, the region is studded with small towns that mix history, culture, and natural beauty in ways that feel distinctly their own.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
These textured studs from Paris brand Agapée feature a green gem that ties perfectly with the dress.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2026
The Horned Frogs also added Koron Hayward from Western Kentucky and Cheta Ofili from Texas Tech to add depth and compete at stud, TCU’s hybrid linebacker/edge rusher position.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Across its nearly 150-mile stretch, the region is studded with small towns that mix history, culture, and natural beauty in ways that feel distinctly their own.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
Noun
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As is seemingly requisite for a Bridgerton hunk, Benedict gets all wet and half-naked in front of the demure Sophie.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, West Side Story), who will play the quiet hunk Rocky.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Choose from black, gray, or black-and-white striped, and start planning your trip today.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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This cardigan-and-striped-tee combo feels especially on trend, while the Frye boots add just enough lift to keep the hems from dragging on the ground.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sandro Petraglia’s script characterizes him as a dashing rogue out of his depth, an artistic genius in an illicit trade, a disco-loving womanizer, all of which Castellitto performs with confidence.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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The same outlet had previously reported that Urban’s been a womanizer for years.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was echoed by Italian opposition leaders including former Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte who demanded Italy bar them from entering the country.—
Alessandra Migliaccio,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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There, private security last summer repeatedly barred protesters and photo journalists from entering or observing at the entry.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the pulse locks in, organ drones arc overhead like streaking cirrus clouds.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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These are haunting hills streaked with a soft, mournful color palette.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The design provides a crucial advantage to a fleeing groundhog, which is otherwise relatively slow moving compared to invading animals like foxes, who may see them as little more than a yummy dinner, the National Wildlife Federation said.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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However, all archaeologists found in this intriguing passage were an iron horseshoe, a fox skeleton, and mammal bones — a puzzling assortment.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Northern counties can expect 4–6 inches, with banding producing occasional higher totals.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
23 Jan. 2026
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Staffers are banding and taking samples from common raptor species throughout the county, according to a district social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every eyeful was a universe, a cosmos squeezed into a teacup.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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After sports commentator Nate Burleson stuffed America's collective stocking with an eyeful of bright red Christmas attire on Netflix's NFL Christmas Day livestream, cohost and former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan poked back.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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