as in hunks
a physically attractive man
she promised her friend that the blind date would be a real stud
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Recent Examples of studs
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
This one had undergone significant water damage before our friends purchased it, so taking it down to the studs for mold remediation and structural repairs was necessary.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
While stepping out in New York City on a rainy day, the star wore a pair of classic white sneakers and gray trousers with studs.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Same for Jarvis Landry, Xavien Howard, Laremy Tunsil, Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane, the Dolphins’ recent draft studs.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Small diamond studs and rings finished the shimmering silver look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
In their stead, bring a small selection of more affordable, fun accessories — like these chunky gold teardrop earrings and turquoise studs, or this simple, elegant choker necklace set.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Originally a yellow card, VAR upgraded it to red after the replay showed Travis connecting studs to Edwards’s ankle and stepping down — a textbook straight red card.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
This one had undergone significant water damage before our friends purchased it, so taking it down to the studs for mold remediation and structural repairs was necessary.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 31 Mar. 2026
While stepping out in New York City on a rainy day, the star wore a pair of classic white sneakers and gray trousers with studs.
—Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Same for Jarvis Landry, Xavien Howard, Laremy Tunsil, Jaylen Waddle and De’Von Achane, the Dolphins’ recent draft studs.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Small diamond studs and rings finished the shimmering silver look.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Mar. 2026
In their stead, bring a small selection of more affordable, fun accessories — like these chunky gold teardrop earrings and turquoise studs, or this simple, elegant choker necklace set.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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Lawmakers allege those organizations have engaged in political activity prohibited under federal tax law, which bars 501(c)(3) groups from participating in campaigns for or against candidates.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The law, which takes effect July 1, bars courts and other adjudicatory bodies from enforcing provisions of foreign or religious law, with particular emphasis on the Islamic code known as Sharia law.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Sussexes recently praised Australia for enacting a law that bands anyone under 16 from owning a social media account, Boshoff said.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 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
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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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