unisex

adjective

Definition of unisexnext
as in androgynous
suitable to or for either sex the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's young people unisex restrooms

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Recent Examples of unisex The frames are precision-engineered with bold yet sleek details, the temples are wider, and the proportions are unisex. — Luisa Zargani, WWD, 17 Feb. 2025 The 37-millimeter watch, which Mr. Arnault said was intentionally designed to be unisex, is offered in pink gold ($33,500) or platinum set with 795 diamonds ($60,500). — Robin Swithinbank, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 Out now, the debut collection consists of unisex puffer jackets, vests and coats pegged to five NFL teams: the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025 Items include the Blade Coat, a unisex, oversized wool coat with a detachable pleated skirt. — Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unisex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unisex
  1. androgynous
  2. unisexual
  3. genderless
Adjective
  • Ferran, who was cast in boys’ parts all through school and typically favors an androgynous look, felt far away from all that.
    — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Vincent was proud of his androgynous looks: his long, shining black hair and his slender, cranelike physique.
    — Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of androgynous
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  • These disadvantages predict that unisexual species should go extinct within at most 100,000 generations.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This provides both benefits and pitfalls for the less-mobile unisexual females.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017
Definition of unisexual
Adjective
  • Founder and designer Baylee Zwart is passionate about creating original, genderless jewelry, all handmade by a team of artisans in L.A. Order a double-sided version to have a different fingerprint on each side, add some sparkle with diamonds, or opt for a custom engraving.
    — Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In the pursuit of minimalism and functionality, high-end fashion and design are nearing genderless distinction.
    — Sofia Celeste, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of genderless

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“Unisex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unisex. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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