masculine

Example Sentences

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Even Mathew Knowles has publicly fiddled with the true name of his diagnosis, opting instead for the not-quite-accurate “chest cancer” and also “male breast cancer,” which falsely implies a masculine version of the disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Like their hero, the only masculine strength they seem interested in is the kind performed for cameras, far away from real-world challenges that might easily defeat their self-image as the mightiest of men.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

A German listener can instantly narrow the options, ruling out masculine or neuter singular nouns.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

The mild-mannered yet imposingly masculine Andrew is quietly appealing as he deals with his erratic wife’s sudden tantrums and plate-shattering outbursts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Until a couple of centuries ago, they served as an all-purpose, neutral pronoun—singular and plural, masculine and feminine.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner