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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verb

present tense third-person singular of stud

as in stripes

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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 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 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

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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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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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