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
But either way, this characterization gradually faded away throughout the production process as Elio became more masculine following feedback from leadership.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
The brand’s scent profiles may skew traditionally masculine, but Fegnan says women tend to be just as attracted to them.
—Kristen Philipkoski, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Some of his favorite additions to these offerings include a bolder Spear concept that has found popularity among men for a more masculine look in addition to the Love Knot pieces that transition from men to women.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
However, the 49-year-old actress noted that her own personal style tends to skew more toward edgy and masculine looks, much to the displeasure of her kids.
—EW.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masculine
male
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The Buck Moon gets its name from the time of year in North America when male deer, known as bucks, begin to grow out their antlers.—
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Both male and female patients who had injuries to hands, face, feet, arms and legs.—
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“Masculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masculine. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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