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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the more recognizable names, the president has also overseen the purge of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and gutted entire departments to the studs.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
With its flexible and seamless coil designs crafted in steel, yellow gold studs dot the surface for both depth and a refined contrast and a sense of fluidity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Gold studs pair perfectly with the brown color palette of tortoiseshell patterns.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
When Perini found it, the building was down to the studs, with no electrical, plumbing or walls.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Some indoor leagues restrict footwear, often prohibiting metal studs or outdoor cleats, while others differ on whether shin guards are mandatory.
—Julia King, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The stitched design and gold-tone studs create a classic, elevated feel, while the compact interior still fits your phone, cards, cash, keys, and a few small extras like lip gloss.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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During the reimagination process, all of the hotel was brought down to the studs, but McBride said the goal was to instill a sense of place; it was meant to feel like a restoration, even though nearly everything is brand new or new to the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Beyond the more recognizable names, the president has also overseen the purge of hundreds of thousands of federal workers and gutted entire departments to the studs.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
With its flexible and seamless coil designs crafted in steel, yellow gold studs dot the surface for both depth and a refined contrast and a sense of fluidity.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Gold studs pair perfectly with the brown color palette of tortoiseshell patterns.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
When Perini found it, the building was down to the studs, with no electrical, plumbing or walls.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
Some indoor leagues restrict footwear, often prohibiting metal studs or outdoor cleats, while others differ on whether shin guards are mandatory.
—Julia King, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The stitched design and gold-tone studs create a classic, elevated feel, while the compact interior still fits your phone, cards, cash, keys, and a few small extras like lip gloss.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
The new 3,600-square-meter (about 38,000-square-foot) manufaktur (as the Germans call it) is in fact the former site of Eterna—but Porsche gutted it to the studs and completely rebuilt the inside.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for studs
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Islam bars charging interest, so banks find other ways to ensure people get a return, often by offering bondholders a share of profits or giving lenders an ownership stake.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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