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
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
At yesterday’s Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Jean Paul Gaultier spring summer 2025 show, Jennie wore a figure-hugging, plunging beige dress, studded with crystal embellishments.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Ri kept the accessories low-key, with just a pair of stud earrings and a couple gold choker necklaces.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
This old-fashioned coffee cake is equally nice for breakfast or dessert is studded with fruit and topped with cinnamon sugar.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
At yesterday’s Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Jean Paul Gaultier spring summer 2025 show, Jennie wore a figure-hugging, plunging beige dress, studded with crystal embellishments.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
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His Girl Hollywood’s hero takes major inspiration from classic movie hunk Gene Kelly, particularly this film and its zany organized crime antics.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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This is the stuff, Kravitz suggests, that modern-day dreams are made of: the dead-eyed hunk, the state of permanent vacation, the numbing cycles of consumption and overindulgence.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Annie Schlechter The Inside striped ottoman has a counterpart in the bedroom, and the carpet is from Wayfair.—
Wendy Goodman,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2025
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The wildlife refuge also features miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, as well as the red-and-white striped Assateague Lighthouse.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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No reason was given for ABC News being barred from the briefing.—
Jeffrey Cook,
ABC News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s sanctions blocked Bensouda from accessing any U.S.-based financial assets of court employees and barred her and her immediate family from entering the United States.—
Molly Quell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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To achieve Ballerini’s red carpet faux tan sans streaks, her makeup artist used the St. Tropez Double Sided Luxe Tan Applicator Mitt to apply the bronzing mousse in circular motions, ensuring even coverage across all areas.—
Nana Regueiro,
WWD,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the last few years, perhaps after an adaptive mutation, bird flu has jumped to a wide number of mammal species, including seals, bears, skunks, foxes, cougars, bobcats, dolphins and even a polar bear.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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The singer and actress selected a plunging LaPointe gown from the label’s pre-fall 2025 collection, layering on a fox fur coat.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2025 nominees, and while every person and band on the list is more than deserving to be welcomed into the institution’s esteemed ranks, only a few can be.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Decorated with an assemblage of train signage, colorful lights and faux storefronts, Hibiki BBQ offers an eyeful as guests grill Japanese, Australian and American Wagyu, pork jowl, scallops, beef tongue, vegetables, squid and more.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Sep. 2024
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Halle Berry’s boyfriend, Van Hunt, gave his social media followers a mother lode of an eyeful on Mother’s Day.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2024
Verb
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The 97th Academy Awards are set for Sunday, March 2, 2025.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Archway Homes sets a closing date that will meet the sellers’ needs.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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