1
2
as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
I'm going to see my man again tonight
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in person
a member of the human race
every man has a responsibility to safeguard the planet
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
5
as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
I now pronounce you man and wife
Synonyms & Similar Words
6
as in police
a body of officers of the law
the crowd of onlookers quickly scattered when the man arrived on the scene
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of man
The person with the third-most head coach experience would be Vance Joseph, a man who compiled 11-21 record during his two-season stint with the Denver Broncos that began in 2017.
—
Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday released the identity of a man who recently died at Renville County Jail.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
For men, engaging with cosmetic surgery or tweakments to enhance appearance was, until recently, perceived as a largely feminine endeavor.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The death of a man found unresponsive Tuesday morning in the Jefferson County Detention Facility is under investigation, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for man
Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension on Thursday released the identity of a man who recently died at Renville County Jail.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
For men, engaging with cosmetic surgery or tweakments to enhance appearance was, until recently, perceived as a largely feminine endeavor.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The death of a man found unresponsive Tuesday morning in the Jefferson County Detention Facility is under investigation, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for man
Recent Examples of Synonyms for man
Noun
-
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.—
Mac Engel
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Wang’s unnamed narrator, whose boyfriend Eric has just proposed, is pursuing her PhD in chemistry without much success.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
-
The end of the video flashed to her picking up her boyfriend, Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, at a train station.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Earlier that evening, Garden Grove police had been contacted by the Santa Ana Police Department, which was investigating a possible missing-person case after the woman failed to report to work, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The occasional person on a walk or shopper at one of the barely dozen stores still open, but the sound inside the mall is mostly just silence.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The black version brings strong Canucks flying skate vibes, which are the highest jersey vibes known to mankind.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
-
Assassin’s Creed is described as a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
What about the tax lien the state filed in 2022 for her and her husband failing to pay their 2020 income taxes, which this paper reported on at the time?—
Robert Steinbuch,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The psychological thriller, penned by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning writer Tracy Letts (Coon's real life husband), cultivates fear slowly.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
One of those rescued, a female landfill worker, died while being brought to a hospital, regional police director Brig.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Other than the police chief and the two lieutenants, officers work on average 42 hours per week of shift work, which does not include overtime, Leiby said in an email to the Statesman.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Police believe the suspect was a local male.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Police said the adult male driver has been detained pending further investigation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In her acceptance speech, Poehler took a moment to give her beau a sweet shoutout.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Kendall Jenner attended the show with her sister and her new beau.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
