masculine

Example Sentences

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"Americans historically have wanted masculine presidents, vigorous presidents," said Dr Matt Dallek, a political historian at George Washington University.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"But I promise you it worked. That was when I started to to explore the discomfort of masculine pressure."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The new rules of masculine engagement seem to drive these television men crazy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Hegseth flippantly employed villainous colloquialism – “they are toast and they know it,” “we play for keeps,” and “President Trump got the last laugh” – delivered with a combative tone that communicated masculine self-assurance.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

Instead of saying ba-ka-ta-re, a common insult meaning stupid, Terminal Islanders would say ba-ka-ya-ro, a coarser and exclusively masculine use of the word, which implies gross stupidity.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston