STUDS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

studs 1 of 2

noun

plural of stud

as in hunks

a physically attractive man she promised her friend that the blind date would be a real stud

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studs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stud

as in stripes

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Noun

Two studs go at it Tuesday in Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Said flap featured silver studs throughout, accompanied by a coordinating silver chain strap. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 More sparkle came courtesy of Majesta pear-shape diamond studs and two rings from the maison’s Kali Collection. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Signet Jewelers said diamond tennis bracelets, tennis necklaces, studs, and yellow gold are resonating with Gen Z shoppers entering the category, including men. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 Trending merch mixed with traditional stuff like brass studs and hoops. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 That colorway continues on the additional strap, with the pink rubber adorned with white ceramic studs and a titanium AP folding clasp. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026 Round and pear lab-diamond studs, cast in solid 14-karat gold from 1 to 3 carats are also available. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Think of abstract chrome shapes in warm fall colors, chrome studs on top of black-and-white designs, and crystals embedded in molten layers of silver for an earthy, bohemian edge. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

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Opt for scalloped French tips with blue fresco detailing, or stripes the color of the Tuscan sun.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Definition of stripes

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Specifically, the law prohibits municipal governments from requiring businesses to set specific wages, benefits or working conditions under contract, and bars them from forcing businesses to join task forces formed to address those issues.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
One of Broward’s rare breakout pop acts, Black Violin’s Wil B and Kev Marcus are Dillard High grads who began turning heads playing hip-hop on viola and violin at Fort Lauderdale bars about 20 years ago.

— Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of bars

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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
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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