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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The classics, without question, are great starters—hoop earrings, diamond studs, dainty gold necklaces.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Its influence is very clear in the use of studs, graffiti fonts, and punk graphics throughout the collection.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Plus, the silver studs along the neckline add an edgy touch to your outfit.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The defense once again lost some studs to the NFL this offseason, but the addition of Underwood at QB should make the offense competent, at the very least.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude?
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Their home on the property is a 1901 farmhouse that was torn down to the studs and rebuilt.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Oversized pearl studs reigned supreme on Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 runway, confirming the style’s relevance in the upcoming months, but for something daintier and of the diamond variety, go with Ring Concierge’s Pear Lab Diamond Studs.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
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The $1,294 Gus covered in silver studs is available for pre-order.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The classics, without question, are great starters—hoop earrings, diamond studs, dainty gold necklaces.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Its influence is very clear in the use of studs, graffiti fonts, and punk graphics throughout the collection.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Plus, the silver studs along the neckline add an edgy touch to your outfit.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The defense once again lost some studs to the NFL this offseason, but the addition of Underwood at QB should make the offense competent, at the very least.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Because who among us didn’t leave the mall with cubic zirconia studs and a little more attitude?
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 4 Sep. 2025
Their home on the property is a 1901 farmhouse that was torn down to the studs and rebuilt.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Oversized pearl studs reigned supreme on Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 runway, confirming the style’s relevance in the upcoming months, but for something daintier and of the diamond variety, go with Ring Concierge’s Pear Lab Diamond Studs.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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Legal experts, including Hatfield, have argued that the Missouri Constitution bars lawmakers from redrawing congressional districts more than once a decade.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Chill the Snickers bars in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before chopping.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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