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
Beyond the shorts and baggy jacket, Hailey Bieber chose a pair of flat, masculine loafers matched with white high socks, emulating the schoolgirl aesthetic.
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Isabel Serra, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Ramsey is partial to crisp, masculine tailoring with unexpected twists—an electric-blue watch to liven up a dark suit here, a flash of white winged eyeliner there—and always in a way that bucks the ultra-preened look of their co-stars.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
For the masculine clothes, there’s an architecture to it, with high collars and tailoring that reflects how someone is presented in their body.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
According to The Post, Coles took the stage in drag, singing and performing in a masculine outfit and fake beard.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Isabel Serra, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Ramsey is partial to crisp, masculine tailoring with unexpected twists—an electric-blue watch to liven up a dark suit here, a flash of white winged eyeliner there—and always in a way that bucks the ultra-preened look of their co-stars.
—Zing Tsjeng, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
For the masculine clothes, there’s an architecture to it, with high collars and tailoring that reflects how someone is presented in their body.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
According to The Post, Coles took the stage in drag, singing and performing in a masculine outfit and fake beard.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
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The Stray Kids’ member is not the first formal male ambassador for Damiani, which has a long track record of linking with male celebrities, most notably tapping Brad Pitt for its campaigns.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
8 May 2025
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His final two nominations come in the categories of video director of the year with Dave Free and best male hip hop artist.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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