stud
noun
a boss, knob, nailhead, or other protuberance projecting from a surface or part, especially as an ornament.
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Non-prestigious television, unstudded with stars, may be as exciting and original as the Big Thing Emmy handicappers regard as a sure thing, even more so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025