as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men
some people consider a deep voice to be a particularly appealing masculine trait
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Recent Examples of masculine
Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
In her practice, Palazzolo focuses heavily on industrial materials as a way of turning things perceived as artless or overtly masculine on their head.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The reemergence of traditional gender roles manifests in fashion through hyper masculine and hyper feminine ways of dressing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Someone who is gender fluid may appear more masculine or feminine at different times and experience prejudice and discrimination.
—Elizabeth Anne Wood, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
In her practice, Palazzolo focuses heavily on industrial materials as a way of turning things perceived as artless or overtly masculine on their head.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The reemergence of traditional gender roles manifests in fashion through hyper masculine and hyper feminine ways of dressing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Someone who is gender fluid may appear more masculine or feminine at different times and experience prejudice and discrimination.
—Elizabeth Anne Wood, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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Today, Ivo is one of the most beloved male actors in Estonia, but that little vodka improvisation was actually one of his very first film roles.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Seyia came to Cincinnati through a breeding recommendation and was paired with Faru, a male black rhino.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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