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
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The power and presence of Alonso (signed for five years, $155 million) and Taylor Ward (trade with the Angels) should take the heat off all the young studs.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The renovation was essentially taken down to the studs, with every major system replaced while preserving some of the features that give the home its antique character.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Plus, the studs along the seat’s base give it extra texture and a subtle farmhouse feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Modernizing the home, while preserving its charm Amanda and Vincent moved into the house in November 2024 and started renovations just a few weeks later, which included taking down the second floor to the studs, adding central air and modernizing the house while preserving its charm.
—Celia Fernandez
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The couple went a bit more casual for the film's Hollywood premiere, he in a turtleneck, she in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and Lorraine Schwartz studs.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Though the top seller for Bloomstone Jewelers is engagement rings, followed by diamond studs.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The black leather stilettos featured a slim T-strap traced with small bead-like studs and a second beaded strap looping from the ankle to the heel counter.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Even top salon trends like mesmerizing cat-eye, light-catching studs, and modern French looks are DIY achievable and budget-friendly.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
The power and presence of Alonso (signed for five years, $155 million) and Taylor Ward (trade with the Angels) should take the heat off all the young studs.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
The renovation was essentially taken down to the studs, with every major system replaced while preserving some of the features that give the home its antique character.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Plus, the studs along the seat’s base give it extra texture and a subtle farmhouse feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Modernizing the home, while preserving its charm Amanda and Vincent moved into the house in November 2024 and started renovations just a few weeks later, which included taking down the second floor to the studs, adding central air and modernizing the house while preserving its charm.
—Celia Fernandez
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The couple went a bit more casual for the film's Hollywood premiere, he in a turtleneck, she in Giambattista Valli Haute Couture and Lorraine Schwartz studs.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Though the top seller for Bloomstone Jewelers is engagement rings, followed by diamond studs.
—Rick Ritter, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The black leather stilettos featured a slim T-strap traced with small bead-like studs and a second beaded strap looping from the ankle to the heel counter.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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The bill, which passed along party lines 54-45 on Tuesday, bars anyone age 75 or older from being elected or appointed to such positions.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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However, Civil Code 4910 is more specific and bars common interest developments (HOAs) from doing what other California corporations are allowed to do.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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One thing that bands from the Northeast shared with bands from the Northwest was an appreciation for a good sweater.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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