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
Go back long enough and pink was considered entirely appropriate for creating a commanding, masculine look.
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Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Known for combining masculine and feminine elements, Clergerie shoes are celebrated for their unique silhouettes, exceptional comfort, and use of high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And that took letting go of whatever this masculine image was that was blocking me.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Today’s goof evolves into tomorrow’s masculine ideal.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
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Adam Mansuroglu, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Known for combining masculine and feminine elements, Clergerie shoes are celebrated for their unique silhouettes, exceptional comfort, and use of high-quality materials.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
And that took letting go of whatever this masculine image was that was blocking me.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Today’s goof evolves into tomorrow’s masculine ideal.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for masculine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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Tan first rose to fame in the ’80s and ’90s as one of Singapore’s top male models, gracing magazine covers and campaigns across Asia.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The women had been made to sit silently in the gallery while the male attendees debated whether they should be allowed to participate as equals.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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