as in guys
an adult male human being
research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of males
The Republicans started to cosplay as working-class white males, and people bought right into it.
—
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Inmate Reception Center serves as the primary intake and release facility for all males entering the county jail system.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
But bettas don’t play well with other fish inside the tank, especially other males.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Cook said the two males were confronted by a resident inside the home, Parker.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The sterile males then mate with females, who only reproduce once in a lifetime.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The man told officers two males entered his unlocked apartment and sprayed him with a fire extinguisher, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather, it’s believed that males will rouse themselves around this time to wander their territories in search of a potential mate, the National Wildlife Federation said.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The Inmate Reception Center serves as the primary intake and release facility for all males entering the county jail system.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
But bettas don’t play well with other fish inside the tank, especially other males.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Cook said the two males were confronted by a resident inside the home, Parker.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The sterile males then mate with females, who only reproduce once in a lifetime.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
Boxer Imane Khelif admitted to having the SRY gene, located on the Y chromosome, which is found in biological males, and undergoing hormone treatments to lower testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Olympics in an interview with the French sports publication L'Equipe.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
The man told officers two males entered his unlocked apartment and sprayed him with a fire extinguisher, according to police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather, it’s believed that males will rouse themselves around this time to wander their territories in search of a potential mate, the National Wildlife Federation said.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
Noun
-
That was a really physical challenge and you guys don't do a lot like that anymore.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Amazingly, given that Napa estate deals usually involve years of planning and a multifaceted acquisition strategy, the entire purchase came as a complete surprise to these gentlemen, and none of them could have ever imagined such a thing in their wildest dreams.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Everybody, uh, chill out dudes.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The Grand Tour made the announcement early this morning (eastern US time) with a very on-the-nose video of Clarkson literally rubber-stamping the new dudes with his approval, which will hopefully ease the transition for those who are unsure about a new gang.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The two men, in their respective corners, stared each other down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
Two men were taken to the hospital in critical condition, and two other men were in fair condition.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
