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
William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The first male saint tied to the United States was John Neumann, born in 1811 and canonized in 1977.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Following an investigation, detectives identified 18-year-old Jaylin Rankins and a 16-year-old male as the suspects.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Adjective
Activating the same circuit in male mice has the opposite effect.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
The first male saint tied to the United States was John Neumann, born in 1811 and canonized in 1977.
—Maya Bell, jsonline.com, 18 July 2025
Noun
For many, the switch from a male to a female voice may signal something is different.
—Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Following an investigation, detectives identified 18-year-old Jaylin Rankins and a 16-year-old male as the suspects.
—Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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These behaviors reflect an unconscious need to restore a sense of masculine identity, the researchers suggest.—
Prince Sarpong,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren’s Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Our guys just competed and just really proud of the effort.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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This -- Donald Trump should never have been hanging out with this guy and any other politician, any other human being.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The correct procedure is that the lady goes up the stairs first, and a gentleman keeps his salacious thoughts to himself.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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Jannik Sinner, the Wimbledon gentlemen’s singles champion, generated $9.1 million in media impact value.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Sean Lathe is one man who says he's had a positive experience after getting the treatment from Bustamante.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The wear and tear of a job that devours men in their 30s.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Strange new dude Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) proves an obstacle, and Spidey is rocked with a gut-punch announcement by controversial newsman J. Jonah Jameson (J.K. Simmons) revealing his secret identity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Over all these years, dude — gosh, it’s been 15 years — looking back, that money would have benefited a lot of people, my kids being number one.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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