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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Burden has the tools to be an elite receiver in the NFL, especially next to a guy like Amon-Ra St. Brown. 29.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In many ways, Trout’s jaunt into the stands was more reminiscent of Jurickson Profar of the Padres jumping into the left field pavilion in Game 2 of last season’s National League Division series against the Dodgers to rob a home run from that guy again, Mookie Betts.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
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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Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Their names appeared on a list of more than 200 Venezuelan men held in the notorious prison, which is how their family found them.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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