as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men
some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait
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Recent Examples of masculine
The lines remain mostly unisex, though the aesthetic still skews slightly masculine, a tip of the hat to the brand’s roots.
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Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Back in the days in the Philippines, the way that a masculine person would court a feminine person would be to go to the feminine person’s window, with a live band behind them, and sing their declaration of love.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In Pretty Lethal, Jewson manages to walk that line of gritty dark action, a la John Wick and Tarantino’s entire toxically masculine oeuvre, balanced with unapologetic laughs and an emotionally satisfying story of sisterhood.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Thies likes to use it for a garage door color, to drench a moody space like a powder bath or masculine study, or as a stunning contrast with brass.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
Back in the days in the Philippines, the way that a masculine person would court a feminine person would be to go to the feminine person’s window, with a live band behind them, and sing their declaration of love.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
In Pretty Lethal, Jewson manages to walk that line of gritty dark action, a la John Wick and Tarantino’s entire toxically masculine oeuvre, balanced with unapologetic laughs and an emotionally satisfying story of sisterhood.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
Thies likes to use it for a garage door color, to drench a moody space like a powder bath or masculine study, or as a stunning contrast with brass.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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The two male offenders stood with their parents and attorneys and were given the opportunity to speak at the beginning and end, but both declined.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Studies have found male doctors earn higher wages than female doctors across all specialties.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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