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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
If you’re forced to use regular wood studs for the walls, take your time and select ones that are perfectly straight with no crowns in them.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Meghan tucked her top into a pair of jeans, completing her look with a pair of simple studs.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The mass release of dud studs elbows out fertile males, preventing them from mating with females, which generally only mate once.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Add a cabinet between the studs or a toe-kick beneath your existing cabinetry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
On Sunday, the Shifting Gears star posted a photo of her at-home nail station, featuring a pink silicone mat that houses a gel lamp, four polishes, an array of tools, and studs in both silver and gold.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Rather, the glam studs and metallic rings were glued on to mimic the look of an actual piercing.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In one case, students stripped a building down to the studs, framing and converting it into student apartments.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Noun
The Cleia features a cut-out T-strap silhouette with gold-tone cabochon studs running down it.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
If you’re forced to use regular wood studs for the walls, take your time and select ones that are perfectly straight with no crowns in them.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Meghan tucked her top into a pair of jeans, completing her look with a pair of simple studs.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 June 2026
The mass release of dud studs elbows out fertile males, preventing them from mating with females, which generally only mate once.
—ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Add a cabinet between the studs or a toe-kick beneath your existing cabinetry.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
On Sunday, the Shifting Gears star posted a photo of her at-home nail station, featuring a pink silicone mat that houses a gel lamp, four polishes, an array of tools, and studs in both silver and gold.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 June 2026
Rather, the glam studs and metallic rings were glued on to mimic the look of an actual piercing.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
In one case, students stripped a building down to the studs, framing and converting it into student apartments.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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The same code also bars using the American flag in advertising.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Judge bars certain evidence Weeks before the trial was set to begin in Los Angeles, US District Court Judge Anne Hwang excluded specific evidence that was front and center when prosecutors announced charges against Rinderknecht.—
Jack Hannah,
CNN Money,
7 June 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
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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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“Studs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/studs. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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