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

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stud

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Recent Examples of studs
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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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  • And in some places, state law explicitly bars charging any fee for serving the order.
    Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The act, passed by City Council in 2014, bars police and other agencies from working with federal agencies regarding immigration detainers.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 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
  • 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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