as in masculine
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men
the radio program offers both male and female perspectives on many common relationship issues
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Recent Examples of male
Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead, this is a male stripper pirate story, practically straight from Pirates of the Caribbean.
—EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The researchers found that nutritionally stressed adult males were the most likely to attack, according to the study, which was published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The most significant difference: Rather than a male artist configuring a sensual image of womanhood, a buoyant Thomas takes the reins to represent herself.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Instead, this is a male stripper pirate story, practically straight from Pirates of the Caribbean.
—EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Noun
One man, described as a Black male wearing all black and carrying a handgun, was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, Miller said.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The researchers found that nutritionally stressed adult males were the most likely to attack, according to the study, which was published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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As a result the duo’s design balances masculine and feminine elements, with the aim of creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere conducive to entertaining guests including distributors, VIPs and the brand’s 600 partner winegrowers.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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The feminine and masculine versions of the same scent have been conceived to mirror each other and have been designed as twin olfactory scents.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Despite his corporate success, Mr. Thompson remained the same funny, down-to-earth guy, Mr. Hill said.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Toronto also picked up right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin, a very effective guy against hitters on both sides of the plate despite a lower arm slot thanks to a plus splitter.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thanks for being here, gentlemen ... Brody: This has been kind of special.Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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One of those gentlemen is Josh Giddey — the player that the team got in return for Alex Caruso.Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The two men have been trying to get released through the First Step Act since 2021, only to have Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Edward Korman swat down their requests.John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Get Into the Holiday Spirit by Watching Mariah Carey Bake Christmas Cookies On the set of the Netflix series, there are men and women whose energy rivals that of the town’s patriarch.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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In high school, Magaro got tight with a dude who turned him on to more challenging stuff, lots of Stanley Kubrick.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
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Back in the present day, Kraven has a list of evil dudes to kill, Chorney having been one of them.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Male.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/male. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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