as in guys
an adult male human being
research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of males
The 19-year-old victim told police that a group of males verbally confronted him on the Red Line train.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Females, which are significantly larger than males, construct large webs that are often golden or yellow colored to capture prey.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Females, significantly larger than males, can grow as large as a human hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The man alleged that one of the two women, identified as 20-year-old Natalie Deflorio of Norwalk and 20-year-old Princess Garcia of Waterbury, got out of the vehicle before two males with guns approached and robbed him of his firearm, Podgorski said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The research team collected four specimens — three males and one female — from beneath a single rock resting on moist leaf litter near a seasonal stream inside Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
According to a witness account, a white Honda CR-V pulled up outside the consulate and two males exited, fired a handgun at the building, got back into the car and left the scene, Barredo said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspects were described by investigators as three males who were all wearing ski masks and black clothing.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Females produce a pheromone which attracts clusters of males for mating.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Females, which are significantly larger than males, construct large webs that are often golden or yellow colored to capture prey.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Females, significantly larger than males, can grow as large as a human hand.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
The man alleged that one of the two women, identified as 20-year-old Natalie Deflorio of Norwalk and 20-year-old Princess Garcia of Waterbury, got out of the vehicle before two males with guns approached and robbed him of his firearm, Podgorski said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The research team collected four specimens — three males and one female — from beneath a single rock resting on moist leaf litter near a seasonal stream inside Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan National Park.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Mar. 2026
According to a witness account, a white Honda CR-V pulled up outside the consulate and two males exited, fired a handgun at the building, got back into the car and left the scene, Barredo said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The suspects were described by investigators as three males who were all wearing ski masks and black clothing.
—John Dias, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
Females produce a pheromone which attracts clusters of males for mating.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
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Among the other guys to do it, the most recent season any of them played was Brian Leetch in 2000-01.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The old guys delivered this one Texas isn’t here if not for two of most experienced players.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Families frolicking in this Holidome surely had no idea about the mission of these nine tall gentlemen who trouped in and out.—
Bill Hancock,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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And so with that throat clearing out of the way, ladies and gentlemen Starbucks has just become one of the Best Stocks in the Market.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jamie doesn’t fully buy it for a bunch of reasons but especially because those two dudes are incredible creeps and one of them tried to coerce Fanny into joining him on the road.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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That's when golden dudes will start being handed out.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Akasaka is one of the city’s main business districts—more sharp suites, salary men, and international diplomats than local hipsters and international fashionistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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