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
Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Trading house Itochu has also invested in a new housing facility for its male staffers, just a half-hour train ride from the company’s Tokyo office.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Between 2018 and 2024, the researchers witnessed Western adults kill seven males and 17 infants from the Central group, the paper reports.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Police uncovered that the 18-year-old male student, who lives in Algonquin and who attends Jacobs High School in Algonquin, had brought a water gun designed to resemble an M4-style semi-automatic rifle to near the elementary school to confront a fellow teenager as part of the game.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Trading house Itochu has also invested in a new housing facility for its male staffers, just a half-hour train ride from the company’s Tokyo office.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
The kit was turned over to the state Division of Scientific Services, which found a mixture of three DNA contributors, including at least one that came from a male, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Between 2018 and 2024, the researchers witnessed Western adults kill seven males and 17 infants from the Central group, the paper reports.
—Jason P. Dinh, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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Jews arguably enjoyed more rights in America than anywhere else in modern times, but they were still excluded from institutions of masculine camaraderie.—
Miriam Eve Mora,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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At the end of the night, during the bows, Butler slaps the guys playing her two antagonists gently on their butts, a gesture that would have jarred in most stagings but fully in keeping with the inclusive, humanistic vibe of this production.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Although Reese is the favorite to be chosen second overall, Styles is a plug-and-play guy who could have more of an impact on a Jets defense that needs an influx of talent.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The actual scene of the Denny’s Plan, in which Clark visits a famously gay Denny’s while on a work trip in Chicago to entice a fine young gentleman to meet up with Floyd as Tiger Tiger, is where Bateman really shines this week.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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There has been firm and widespread pushback at reports that there is a gentleman’s agreement that Tonali can leave, while Howe has spoken about their tight relationship.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He is accused of shooting Afghan man Dad Mohammad three times in the head in an Uruzgan province wheatfield in May 2012.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another key starter has announced their plans to return to TCU men’s basketball next season.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just an incredible dude all around.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Look, no one is buying this book because a so-so looking white dude who’s clearly neither young nor old, wrote this thing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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