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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Recent Examples of masculine
Boy’s Nite, a monthly meeting, provides a space for transgender masculine people to gather.
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Christine Tannous, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
As the most exciting player entering the league that year, her masculine look stood out.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Mercedes-Benz Club [Black] is their most popular fragrance and its scent profile features masculine amber and vanilla notes.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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Christine Tannous, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2025
As the most exciting player entering the league that year, her masculine look stood out.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Mercedes-Benz Club [Black] is their most popular fragrance and its scent profile features masculine amber and vanilla notes.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masculine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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The strike killed 3 male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel, which was in international waters.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The male nurse pulled up her arms and washed her stomach.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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