as in masculine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men
the radio program offers both male and female perspectives on many common relationship issues
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Recent Examples of male
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The new policy stems from President Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order declaring the U.S. recognizes only two sexes, male and female.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Anyway, as Ava did not think to spray bear pee at the door — and remember: The bear has to be male — Deborah will not be dissuaded from running the writers’ room or the kitchen.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The new policy stems from President Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order declaring the U.S. recognizes only two sexes, male and female.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
In particular, single-parent families are 90 percent more likely to be headed by females than males.
—Kirstie McDermott | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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The show anticipated what can happen when masculine entitlement and artificial intelligence meet.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Beyond the shorts and baggy jacket, Hailey Bieber chose a pair of flat, masculine loafers matched with white high socks, emulating the schoolgirl aesthetic.—
Isabel Serra,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the science between the little guys and the big guys is the same.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Yes, this is the guy who has won the FedEx Cup a record three times and reached No. 1 in the world on nine occasions.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The flip side My elderly mother and I were stunned and pleasantly surprised yesterday when a gentleman at the pick-up window at Beefy King sent in money to pay for our lunch!—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
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Another gentleman coming down the beach, Crane Cantrell, jumped in.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Something will have to give between two men so seemingly unalike.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Having won the previous two editions of Paris-Roubaix, soloing to victory from 60km out last season, the Dutchman was bidding to become the first man to win this race three times in a row since Francesco Moser between 1978 and 1980.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This guy's just a regular dude, a regular parental figure, a surrogate dad for the character of Lily in the movie.—
Yolanda Machado,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The new songs and narrative changes are rather good, too, but the seven short CGI dudes are instantly forgettable.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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