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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The heels are covered in rounded multicolor studs in rich jewel tones like red, plum, blue and emerald green.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Here were the studs and duds of a vintage 49ers performance.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Celebrity stylist Kristine Wilson put together the grooms' ensembles, including Ralph Lauren coattails for Foy, a double-breasted Banana Republic jacket for La Traverse and dinner jackets by Boss and Banana Republic with vintage cufflinks & shirt studs.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
This team needs studs who don’t crawl under the bench when a runner gets to second base.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Tucked within the Turnberry Ocean Club in Sunny Isles, the $30 million duplex sky villa was taken down to the studs and completely customized.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
According to Julie, the best way to achieve this is with intricate nail art, metallic details, gems, studs, or chrome.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
The studs on the side give the pants a dressier look while maintaining a comfy fit with drapey polyester legs and an elastic waistband.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Even if Embiid and George won't stay fully healthy this season, Philly should be able to be at least somewhat competitive thanks to young studs such as Edgecombe.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The heels are covered in rounded multicolor studs in rich jewel tones like red, plum, blue and emerald green.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Here were the studs and duds of a vintage 49ers performance.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Celebrity stylist Kristine Wilson put together the grooms' ensembles, including Ralph Lauren coattails for Foy, a double-breasted Banana Republic jacket for La Traverse and dinner jackets by Boss and Banana Republic with vintage cufflinks & shirt studs.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
This team needs studs who don’t crawl under the bench when a runner gets to second base.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Tucked within the Turnberry Ocean Club in Sunny Isles, the $30 million duplex sky villa was taken down to the studs and completely customized.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025
According to Julie, the best way to achieve this is with intricate nail art, metallic details, gems, studs, or chrome.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
The studs on the side give the pants a dressier look while maintaining a comfy fit with drapey polyester legs and an elastic waistband.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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The Tuesday administrative order from the court bars civil arrests, without a warrant, of a party or witness to proceedings at the local courthouse, within and around any of the Cook County courthouses.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Oregon has a statewide sanctuary law that likewise bars state and local law enforcement from participating in immigration enforcement without a warrant.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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One thing that bands from the Northeast shared with bands from the Northwest was an appreciation for a good sweater.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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