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
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Water from the Heron Lagoon had flooded into their back yard, but the house itself had only a little water on the floors, the bare studs visible where workers had so recently cut out the drywall.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
But southern Oregon has found a way: a four-day trek through a swath of wilderness in the Rogue River Valley studded with remote lodges beyond the reach of the digital world.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Red Studded Cold Cup: 24-ounce cold cup adorned with crimson red studs.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
Water from the Heron Lagoon had flooded into their back yard, but the house itself had only a little water on the floors, the bare studs visible where workers had so recently cut out the drywall.
—Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
Verb
The velvet upper contrasts with buckled, studded leather straps, while the detachable ribbon tie — reminiscent of a ballerina’s pointe shoe — is at odds with the extra chunky platform sole.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 23 Oct. 2024
But southern Oregon has found a way: a four-day trek through a swath of wilderness in the Rogue River Valley studded with remote lodges beyond the reach of the digital world.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stud
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As the host and co-creator of Hallmark’s first reality competition series, Bennett is hoping to discover the network’s next holiday hunk in Finding Mr. Christmas (premiering Thursday, Oct. 31, exclusively on Hallmark+).Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 29 Oct. 2024
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Some of your fave Hallmark hunks will be stopping by our office and giving us a sneak peek at what to expect from their holiday slate.Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The first snap is of the toddler in a brown and white striped sweater standing outside on a dirt path surrounded by trees and rocks.Raven Brunner, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Studded linen sandals, striped Mary Jane espadrilles, and the retro Isla wedges that wouldn’t look out of place on a vintage Italian postcard round out the offering.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
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Since 1987, the FDA has barred interstate shipments of the product and mandated milk be pasteurized, but states control raw milk sales within their borders. Pasteurization, named after French chemist and microbiologist Louis Pasteur, was invented in the 19th century.Natalie Daher, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The post is correct in asserting that directives are not laws and that the 1878 Posse Comitatus Act generally bars the military from acting as a domestic police force.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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Minutes later, an Iskander ballistic missile streaked down—and exploded directly over the shelter, likely destroying the MiG. The raid was ominously reminiscent of the attacks this summer.David Axe, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Leonid meteor shower streaks across the night sky in November.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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How predators such as hawks, owls, eagles, foxes and coyotes — some of those coyotes likely carry the DNA of Mexican red wolves, once thought to be extinct in Texas — thrive within our city limits.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
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Other than being thin and thirsty, the fox appeared to be in good health and was responding to treatment, the Bird Alliance said.Kale Williams, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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The group banded around the new slogan with a few more jokes, and some dramatic superhero music was used to score the new catchphrase.Luke Gentile, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Nov. 2024
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Those aren’t just new peaks for the tune, but also for the boy band itself.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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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
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Their commitment to safety and efficient procedures truly set them apart in the market.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Board members set water rates for large providers and property taxes for homeowners in the three counties.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Stud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stud. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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