ambisexual

as in androgynous
suitable to or for either sex The glasses were designed to be ambisexual, making them work with all sorts of styles.

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Recent Examples of ambisexual Ferris delivers that speech in the shower while wearing a punk’s shampoo Mohawk, then an ambisexual head turban. Armond White, National Review, 4 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambisexual
Adjective
  • Keaton was celebrated for her iconic roles and signature style, blending classic Hollywood glamour with a relaxed, androgynous aesthetic that has inspired generations of fans.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This rum scent is one of their best-sellers—androgynous, herbal, crisp.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • These disadvantages predict that unisexual species should go extinct within at most 100,000 generations.
    Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Not unisexual mole salamanders, which reproduce primarily by cloning and sometimes snatch other species' sperm to kickstart their reproductive systems.
    Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian, 13 Jan. 2017
Adjective
  • New York Men’s Day is a biannual showcase for emerging men’s and genderless brands.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Buyukpepe added that pale colors are also trending, especially for genderless workwear silhouettes.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Ambisexual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambisexual. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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