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
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities then received another call from a male resident who reported that another person in the home, who was identified as Devin’s grandmother, Elaine Dube, had been attacked.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Anna Alejo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Females of different octopus species may have unique chemical signatures, and males’ receptors may be tuned to respond only to the right blend of hormones.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Investigators uncovered video footage showing two male suspects riding a moped that approached the intersection at Moore Street and Humboldt Street in northern Brooklyn.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Authorities then received another call from a male resident who reported that another person in the home, who was identified as Devin’s grandmother, Elaine Dube, had been attacked.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Police said a student shot two adult male faculty members.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Females of different octopus species may have unique chemical signatures, and males’ receptors may be tuned to respond only to the right blend of hormones.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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By combining elements of traditional masculine dressing with the traditionally feminine ballet flat, brands are participating in the trend without alienating shoppers.—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Krapp is a farce of masculine pride, chronic bachelorhood, and, ultimately, intense loneliness; Transcription is a farce of responsibility and overwhelming attachment.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those guys are all older than me, [Richard] Linklater and [Robert] Rodriguez and all of those guys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Well, gentlemen, thank you both for lending us your expertise for this conversation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2016, Eynon moved the operation to the new factory in Denver at the site of what was previously something of a private gentleman’s club for Denver Nuggets players, complete with a pool-table area, a bar, even a cigar and wine room.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two men have been indicted on federal charges of possessing guns in a school zone, though the case stems from a shootout across the street from an elementary school, in a liquor store parking lot, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Hecht, playing one of the hostages, adds her typically off-beat depth, and I was most amused by John Ortiz as the FBI agent with the standard G-man voice and personality to match.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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No more identity months, DEI offices, dudes in dresses.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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No, that was some of the best times of your life, dude.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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