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
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The longer, more traditional studs struggled to grip properly on the slicker surface, so shoe makers began using shorter, rubber cleats.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Freshen up your patriotic manicure with a few 3D studs atop a star design that will light up the night.
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Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The investment team then executed a total studs-up rebuild in collaboration with Gary Eisner of BuiltIN Studio.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Shop Brilliant Earth this week for free ¼ carat diamond studs with purchases over $1,000.
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Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
The boot was also one of several to get the Cryoshot treatment with a TPU shell covering its studs through Patta’s X2 collection, and the R9 colorway will get a Cryoshot release in the fall.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The first is that Messi could feasibly have been sent off in the first half for a needless lunge, which saw his studs scrape the back of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi’s right leg.
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Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
Messi, in the early stages, went after a loose ball against Algeria, only to catch Aissa Mandi with his studs up.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
And despite the rules stating that a challenge from behind with studs-on-calf contact and a level of force should be a red card — no card was administered.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The longer, more traditional studs struggled to grip properly on the slicker surface, so shoe makers began using shorter, rubber cleats.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Freshen up your patriotic manicure with a few 3D studs atop a star design that will light up the night.
—
Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The investment team then executed a total studs-up rebuild in collaboration with Gary Eisner of BuiltIN Studio.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Shop Brilliant Earth this week for free ¼ carat diamond studs with purchases over $1,000.
—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
The boot was also one of several to get the Cryoshot treatment with a TPU shell covering its studs through Patta’s X2 collection, and the R9 colorway will get a Cryoshot release in the fall.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The first is that Messi could feasibly have been sent off in the first half for a needless lunge, which saw his studs scrape the back of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi’s right leg.
—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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Opt for scalloped French tips with blue fresco detailing, or stripes the color of the Tuscan sun.
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The law also bars commercial activity on the property and requires public access be maintained.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal in the case, seeking to determine whether federal law bars states from holding a company liable for failing to include a warning that the EPA reviewed and chose not to require.
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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.
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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.
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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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