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an adult male human being
research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of males
In 2021, 12 pairs of burrowing owls — 12 males and 12 females — were introduced to the grasslands.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Nutrient needs differ between males and females.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
For example, prenatal supplements provide a lot more iron than males would typically need.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Home surveillance footage showed four males, some with dark hair and others wearing masks, approaching the home from the back yard and breaking a window to gain entry, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males called Romulus and Remus, and one female puppy named Khaleesi.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The animals include two males, Romulus and Remus, born in October 2024, and one female, Khaleesi, born in January, whose name is a reference to a main character from Game of Thrones.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Romulus and Remus, the two males, were born in October, while Khaleesi, the female, was born in January.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
One of the most shocking revelations from the series is that a majority of subscribers to YouTube channels and videos featuring kids are actually adult males.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
Nutrient needs differ between males and females.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
For example, prenatal supplements provide a lot more iron than males would typically need.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Home surveillance footage showed four males, some with dark hair and others wearing masks, approaching the home from the back yard and breaking a window to gain entry, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
The three litters of Colossal’s dire wolves include two adolescent males called Romulus and Remus, and one female puppy named Khaleesi.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The animals include two males, Romulus and Remus, born in October 2024, and one female, Khaleesi, born in January, whose name is a reference to a main character from Game of Thrones.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Romulus and Remus, the two males, were born in October, while Khaleesi, the female, was born in January.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
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But Giannis, that’s where the discussion about you guys is so interesting.—
Sam Amick,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Most of the guys that are on the bubble have lived with this build-up over the course of six weeks.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Notable modern-day gentlemen attendees included Joe Burrow, Reggie Bush and reality stars Joey Graziadei, Blake Horstmann, and Jason Tartick.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Weeknd nearly ruins the weekend Ladies and gentlemen, the… weakest link of the night?—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Saturday’s reverse fixture, the result was the same, but in favour of Hansi Flick’s men.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Both men are ready for a memorable Sunday duel.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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