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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stud

as in stripes

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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 The caged design was in direct response to the popularity of gladiator styles, while the studs were a signature touch meant to mimic Roman architecture. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 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 While some teams, such as the Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators, are starving for franchise-altering talent, the Oilers have two of the top four MVP-calibre studs in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But my favorite was completely rebuilding a house, from studs up. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 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

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Ukraine’s constitution bars elections from being held under martial law, which was introduced after Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
On Thursday, a federal judge in Virginia granted the preliminary injunction that bars the federal agency from obtaining this data while the litigation continues.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 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
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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