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an adult male human being
research shows that more males than females are responding positively to the new ad campaign
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Recent Examples of males
Yes, abuse can occur both with females and with males.
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
There were also large increases in racial disparities in mortality rates from accidents, heart disease, stroke, and assaults starting in 2012 for Black males and in 2016 for Black females.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Hip males in their 20s and dads in business suits stop by in equal measure to touch the luxe calfskin of the boot-sneaker with the exaggerated tongue that has spawned countless copycats.
—Mimi Lombardo, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
During her speech, Ryu recounted several moments in her career where she was told that genre films were a domain only for males and that her production design services would be required only on melodramas or romance films.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Most Common In Men The hair loss type most common in males is male-pattern baldness.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
This condition affects 30% to 50% of all males by the age of 50.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Female gorillas get a better look at solitary males and decide whether to join them.
—Zhengyang Wang, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the zoo's website, Asian elephants usually stay in small, multi-generational herds of related females, their offspring and related immature males.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
There were also large increases in racial disparities in mortality rates from accidents, heart disease, stroke, and assaults starting in 2012 for Black males and in 2016 for Black females.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Hip males in their 20s and dads in business suits stop by in equal measure to touch the luxe calfskin of the boot-sneaker with the exaggerated tongue that has spawned countless copycats.
—Mimi Lombardo, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
During her speech, Ryu recounted several moments in her career where she was told that genre films were a domain only for males and that her production design services would be required only on melodramas or romance films.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Most Common In Men The hair loss type most common in males is male-pattern baldness.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
This condition affects 30% to 50% of all males by the age of 50.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Female gorillas get a better look at solitary males and decide whether to join them.
—Zhengyang Wang, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the zoo's website, Asian elephants usually stay in small, multi-generational herds of related females, their offspring and related immature males.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for males
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Jonathan is annoyed at the Frenchman for not pitching in with the cooking and cleaning — while making sure to eat everything the other guys cook.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Our framework for a plan is based in real-time, based on how these guys feel.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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Female inferiority is perhaps the only topic on which the gentlemen of the guesthouse can agree.Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Governor, thank you, gentlemen.Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
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The top 10 were all white men (shocker), but four Black billionaires made the list this year, too.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both men have lifted its iconic big-eared trophy once a piece, with Alexander-Arnold also losing two UCL finals in 2018 and 2022 to his prospective new employers.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Males.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/males. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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