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
Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
They’ve been reunited on the 2025 Red Sox, which were counting on both of them to be postseason studs.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The earring type was prominently featured in Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 showcase, during which models strutted down the runway wearing oversized pearl studs that gracefully played with proportions.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the cufflinks and studs were a subtle detail, Blanco's dazzling diamond watch was impossible to miss.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Men’s bottoms include the Western Flare with double knee carpenter styling and custom studs, the Loose Jean with matching patch details, and the Carpenter Jean in flour sack print.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The outside of the bag is decorated with studs and a hook and latch closure, and since it’s connected to a thin belt, it can actually be worn through the belt loops of your pants for extra security.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Tonal says the system works with most wood and metal studs positioned 16 to 24 inches apart.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
At the heart of it all, a floating staircase—crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery—suspends between masonry and exposed studs, leading to a bright, airy interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
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To close the books on the wild card series, here are four studs and two duds from the Reds-Dodgers clash.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
They’ve been reunited on the 2025 Red Sox, which were counting on both of them to be postseason studs.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The earring type was prominently featured in Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 showcase, during which models strutted down the runway wearing oversized pearl studs that gracefully played with proportions.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
While the cufflinks and studs were a subtle detail, Blanco's dazzling diamond watch was impossible to miss.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Men’s bottoms include the Western Flare with double knee carpenter styling and custom studs, the Loose Jean with matching patch details, and the Carpenter Jean in flour sack print.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
The outside of the bag is decorated with studs and a hook and latch closure, and since it’s connected to a thin belt, it can actually be worn through the belt loops of your pants for extra security.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Tonal says the system works with most wood and metal studs positioned 16 to 24 inches apart.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
At the heart of it all, a floating staircase—crafted with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery—suspends between masonry and exposed studs, leading to a bright, airy interior with three wood-burning fireplaces.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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The outlets added that Flores is on probation from a 2023 conviction involving a gun and DUI, which bars him from possessing firearms or drinking alcohol.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The state also bars sharing driver’s license data for immigration enforcement, the lawsuit notes.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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Similarly to Dillon, the town of Vail boasts a state-of-the-art amphitheater that bands forgo radius clauses to perform at.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Then, this summer, bands Deerhoof and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard pulled their catalogues, citing Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek’s nearly $700 million investment in defense company Helsing, which makes military drones and AI defense software.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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