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
Sparkle bright in stunning studs from round and emerald to heart and princess-cut stones in a variety of sizes set in 14-karat white gold four-prong baskets. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 Caddix cleats have flexible studs that are designed to reduce strain on knees and ankles. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Knitwear is a key category, spanning grandpa-chic cardigans with jacquard florals, shrunken styles trimmed with ribbons, chunky crewneck sweaters with mandala embroidery and belted cardigans finished with jewel-like studs. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The Skims accessorized with a matching choker and massive diamond studs, tying her dark hair into a sleek low ponytail. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026 The hunter’s three luminous studs stood out in a canopy awash with stars from horizon to horizon, the Milky Way a glittery paint stroke across the scene. — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 From 2002 to 2004, the architect and designer JD Bartell led a $7 million renovation that brought the property down to the studs. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026 The opening on the opposite side of the dish room is not finished and has metal wall studs and sheet rock ends exposed. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Fringe details and studs were added to the shirt’s placket and color, with everything coming together in a 72-hour period. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 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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  • Peña's removal bars him from the lifetime Senate seat granted to elected former presidents under Paraguay's Constitution, denying him the parliamentary immunity that would accompany it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Blank wrote that if confirmed, the relationship presents a serious conflict of interest that bars Garcia from participating in canvassing decisions affecting a candidate represented by an immediate relative.
    — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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