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
Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors wanted to try Springsteen and Scott again, but a judge ordered the charges dismissed in 2009 when new DNA tests that were unavailable in 1991 had revealed another male suspect.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Unsurprisingly, that summer, Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and Facebook revealed their gender and racial diversity, showing the companies as overwhelmingly white or Asian and male.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Jones has served more than two decades in office as a Republican representing a swath of the north metro region, rising through the ranks to be elected by her majority-male caucus to one of the highest leadership positions in the chamber.
—Michelle Baruchman, AJC.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors wanted to try Springsteen and Scott again, but a judge ordered the charges dismissed in 2009 when new DNA tests that were unavailable in 1991 had revealed another male suspect.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
The report found that the ratio of male to female producers across 400 popular songs was 47-to-1.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Unsurprisingly, that summer, Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn, and Facebook revealed their gender and racial diversity, showing the companies as overwhelmingly white or Asian and male.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for male
Adjective
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Despite denim enthusiasts often being drawn to traditionally masculine iconography—such as the Wild West, cowboys, and Hollywood rebels like Marlon Brando and James Dean—what truly defines the subculture is a deep appreciation for nostalgia, freedom, and self-expression.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Of the current slate, only Memory of a Killer is in the masculine thriller genre in the tradition of signature Fox shows like 24 and Prison Break.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Without a true number-one guy, extending players like Powell is not a major concern, either way.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Pippa challenges Wrigley on why the guys never hold Stephen accountable.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After running away before Cathy's wedding, Heathcliff transforms from a farm hand to a proper 18th-century gentleman—complete with a new gold tooth and hoop earring.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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The time belongs to the gentleman from Kentucky.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Feb. 2026
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While officers were still at the scene, they were notified of a fourth victim, a man who had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle, police said.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Van Dyke was in the apartment with a woman when they were allegedly approached by two armed men, Valverde said.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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People don’t talk about him as much because of the other dudes.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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That dude was such a leader in that way.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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