as in hunk
a physically attractive man she promised her friend that the blind date would be a real stud
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Recent Examples of stud
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 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
Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 The front row at her Paris show is studded with stars including Oprah Winfrey, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, and her supportive father. —Ayesha Javed, Time, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stud
Noun
Similar to Berry’s clogs, these shoes are lined with statement-making studs and feature a slip-on silhouette. —Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 12 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
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It would have been studded with visible buttons around the outside. —Julio Ojeda-Zapata, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026 The front row at her Paris show is studded with stars including Oprah Winfrey, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful, and her supportive father. —Ayesha Javed, Time, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
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This recipe relies on a cheesy boost of flavor with a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese folded into the meatballs and a hunk of the cheese rind added to the broth for more umami depth.— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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And perhaps this whole saga illuminates another reason why voters prefer to make young hunks wait until their late 30s, as Jordan did, to get their Oscar — to teach them humility.— Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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The earliest versions of Visa cards share its blue, white and gold striped pattern but little of the present-day technology.— Brandon Holveck, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Vertical slats of glazed terra-cotta on ARO’s addition block the glare, soften the surface, and stripe the view from inside the gallery.— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026
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Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026
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After years of being known as a womanizer, Barney settled down and married Robin in the show's final season.— Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s religious establishment had barred women from attending football matches in stadiums for the majority of the past 40 years.— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
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DeRemer was reportedly barred from the building but did not face criminal charges.— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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New York will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Knicks face Charlotte.— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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The views were what gave this place its wow factor; the south-facing house catches both the sunrise and sunset, and during my stay, the early-morning sky was streaked with candyfloss clouds.— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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These are specialized cartridges intended for shooting small, non-game animals that are essentially pests, including prairie dogs, ground squirrels, coyotes, foxes and rabbits, that are either a threat to agriculture or wildlife management, or are potentially dangerous.— David Szondy April 19, New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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Typically, foxes are not a serious issue for homeowners.— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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In February, the city banded with more than a dozen other cities and counties to become additional plaintiffs in an existing lawsuit filed last summer by a group led by Fresno, California.— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 21 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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What was on offer? Getting an eyeful of the range of things that Polymarket users will bet on via USDC stablecoins was enlightening.— Rob Pegoraro, ArsTechnica, 29 Mar. 2026
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This weekend, fans will also get an eyeful during the NBA All-Star Weekend.— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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