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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An Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 18% of black men viewed Trump favorably, an increase credited to several factors, including Trump’s masculine appeal and anger over immigration.
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
Catilina actually is a sci-fi hero, a collection of stereotypes about radical brilliance — brooding, brash, impatient, and masculine (the women in Megalopolis are cast as supportive helpmates or scheming bitches) — whose world-saving project is a blank space the movie can’t actually envision.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Likewise, Trump’s classic MAGA red hat and tie, in addition to Vance’s similar uniform of navy blue suit, white button-down shirt and red tie, evoke their focus on masculine conservatism.
—Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
The overall trend was toward more elegant and romantic with masculine touches, such as strong suiting, moving on from the very delicate and ladylike recent collections, according to the company’s cross-city analysis of spring 2025 collections.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
Catilina actually is a sci-fi hero, a collection of stereotypes about radical brilliance — brooding, brash, impatient, and masculine (the women in Megalopolis are cast as supportive helpmates or scheming bitches) — whose world-saving project is a blank space the movie can’t actually envision.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
Likewise, Trump’s classic MAGA red hat and tie, in addition to Vance’s similar uniform of navy blue suit, white button-down shirt and red tie, evoke their focus on masculine conservatism.
—Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
The overall trend was toward more elegant and romantic with masculine touches, such as strong suiting, moving on from the very delicate and ladylike recent collections, according to the company’s cross-city analysis of spring 2025 collections.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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