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
Cindy Gallop, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2025
The three male hostages released last Saturday appeared gaunt and frail, and Israelis reacted with anger and horror at their appearance.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The body, described only as male, was discovered on the westbound side of the freeway, just west of Beyer Boulevard, the CHP said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
That uptick in movies has been from women’s creative visions getting funded, in projects that white male studio heads have previously refused to green-light.
—Cindy Gallop, Flow Space, 11 Feb. 2025
The three male hostages released last Saturday appeared gaunt and frail, and Israelis reacted with anger and horror at their appearance.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
Queensland Police confirmed in an Aug. 23, 2023, release that a 48-year-old male was facing the charge.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The body, described only as male, was discovered on the westbound side of the freeway, just west of Beyer Boulevard, the CHP said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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Watts said the highly physical, masculine and gestural choreography will reflect that tension.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The question isn't whether Zuckerberg needs more masculine energy.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With that, the two guys spontaneously started dancing — punching the air, while spinning on their feet, ecstatic.—
Wash Westmoreland,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
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Finer gives me glance, as in: Why rattle on dash of guy with no baby?—
George Saunders,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Three-year-old Duncan, a jowly black-and-white gentleman with floppy ears, is also seeking new companions.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Weeknd …performed at the Grammys.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Broward Sheriff’s Officer homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Pompano Beach early Sunday morning.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there's one dude who's absolutely jacked.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Obviously a great dude, somebody who still comes to my charity golf tournament to this day.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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