studs 1 of 2

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

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Recent Examples of studs
Noun
Those partial to paler shades might gravitate toward the oversized oval aquamarine ring, its icy blue center stone surrounded by diamonds, or the simpler aquamarine studs in yellow gold. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 Finishing touches to Johansson’s look included a series of earrings and studs, along with a set of pumps by Aquazzura. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 Classic studs can become everyday staples, while distinctive settings or statement designs suit someone who prefers jewelry with more personality. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Following a to-the-studs renovation, this 1930s French-style chateau is now a sophisticated yet playful North Toronto estate. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 Two studs go at it Tuesday in Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 5 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
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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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  • The draft also bars other federal departments, agencies, and officials from suspending a model’s development, deployment, or internal use.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers the vast majority of flood insurance policies in the country, bars communities from allowing dry floodproofing of homes in flood zones.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 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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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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