same-sex
adjective
: of, relating to, or involving members of the same sex
same-sex twins
same-sex marriage
Examples of same-sex in a Sentence
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That year, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v Hodges that ruled that the right to marry was fundamental for same-sex couples.
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Mikelle Street, Them., 18 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Alberta, Canada, pair was concerned for their safety as a same-sex couple with the federal government targeting the LGBTQ+ community, and reports of tourists being detained by immigration officers.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
In the spring, DU reported that 11 research projects had been impacted by federal funding freezes, including one examining how same-sex couples’ health changes when they get married.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The lesbian couple were a subject of scrutiny at the time of Lightyear's release, as their appearance not only marked Disney's first prominent display of LGBTQ+ characters, but also depicted its first same-sex kiss.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Both the show and video game received backlash for the brutal murder of lead character Joel (played on TV by Pedro Pascal) by new antagonist Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) early in the story and the portrayal of Ellie’s same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the sophomore season depicted the portrayal of Ellie’s (Ramsey) same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Her petition has been tied to the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case that drew widespread attention after a cake shop owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his faith.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mikelle Street, Them., 18 Sep. 2025
In 2023, Francis moved to allow informal, non-liturgical blessings of same-sex couples by a priest.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The Alberta, Canada, pair was concerned for their safety as a same-sex couple with the federal government targeting the LGBTQ+ community, and reports of tourists being detained by immigration officers.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
In the spring, DU reported that 11 research projects had been impacted by federal funding freezes, including one examining how same-sex couples’ health changes when they get married.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
The lesbian couple were a subject of scrutiny at the time of Lightyear's release, as their appearance not only marked Disney's first prominent display of LGBTQ+ characters, but also depicted its first same-sex kiss.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Both the show and video game received backlash for the brutal murder of lead character Joel (played on TV by Pedro Pascal) by new antagonist Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) early in the story and the portrayal of Ellie’s same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the sophomore season depicted the portrayal of Ellie’s (Ramsey) same-sex relationship with Dina (Isabela Merced).
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Her petition has been tied to the 2018 Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court case that drew widespread attention after a cake shop owner refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to his faith.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Same-sex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/same-sex. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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