masculine
Example Sentences
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It’s not dense, it doesn’t blabber on and it certainly doesn’t reek of masculine self-obsession.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
The most masculine thing you can do is face your highs and lows head on and own them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
A German listener can instantly narrow the options, ruling out masculine or neuter singular nouns.
From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026
A more-hooded male lid is often considered masculine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Olanna watched the swift movements of the masculine arm.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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