How to Use masculine in a Sentence

masculine

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of masculinenext
Synonyms for masculinenext
  • The living room is decorated in a more masculine style than the bedroom.
  • The trio sought to introduce a bold take on a masculine cologne.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The scent is fresh and masculine, with notes of citrus, oakmoss and mint.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Men love the masculine scent of Mountain Spring, which will keep you smelling fresh all day.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
  • The masculine performer stands in the background playing a pan flute.
    — Jonah Gercke, SPIN, 15 Mar. 2024
  • For every over-the-top soft and floaty item, try picking something with a more masculine edge.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Plus, the notes of peppercorn give it a slightly masculine feel.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Contrasting the more masculine jacket, the Duchess wore a pair of Mary-Jane heels and accessorized with a slew of gold bracelets and rings.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2023
  • This fragrance leans towards lemon and tangerine notes with more of a sage and patchouli masculine scent as the day goes on.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Worse, the masculine voice sounded distinctly British, the kind of goof that might raise eyebrows in some Irish homes.
    — Bernhard Warner, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • People in the industry said my look and voice were very masculine.
    — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2022
  • This masculine young girl, not this flouncy, fairy princess.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The perspective from the limo, like that in the room, was decidedly masculine.
    — Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The singer likes to lean into the oversized coat’s masculine energy.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The article was about racial politics and the masculine ideals.
    — Min Joo Lee, Fortune, 15 May 2023
  • This fragrance tends to smell like a lemon and tangerine note, with the masculine scent of sage and patchouli shining through as the day continues.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Vicky had trouble finding clothes that fit her more masculine style in the women’s section and couldn’t find clothes to fit her curves in the men’s section.
    — Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2023
  • When Vlaming still refused to use the masculine pronouns, the lawsuit says, the school board fired him in December 2018.
    — Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Kandel carved out a place for her writing in the masculine Beat-poetry scene.
    — Joy Lanzendorfer, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2023
  • And Bette always wanted to be the man and had this aura of being very masculine and dominant.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Feb. 2023
  • There will also be feminine pieces that will have a masculine edge.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Aug. 2023
  • There’s notes that are very masculine, but then there’s this soft powder behind it that’s feminine and light.
    — Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023
  • But in the years that follow, the appearance of a mustache and a more masculine haircut suggest resistance to that pull.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Style with feminine heels and a ladylike purse to play with the mix of masculine and feminine styles.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023
  • And because the colors and finishes of the space were very masculine, Corine added small touches, like the glass lighting fixture and pink stool, to help bring some balance to the space.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 22 June 2023
  • The design duo Best and Tela D’Amore were able to blend streetwear and masculine and feminine energies into the fabric of their clothes.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The saddle bag, an icon of Dior is worn discreetly combined with masculine skirts, chunky cable sweaters or zipped open sleeves.
    — Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The scent, however, may not be masculine enough for all men's preferences.
    — Good Housekeeping, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Lavender scent is ideal for guys who are sick of the overly-masculine fragrances that most aftershaves lean on.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022
  • This fragrance is balanced with vetiver, licorice and patchouli, so the stronger earthy aromas create a very masculine scent.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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masculine

2 of 2 noun
  • There are theme camps shilling liquor and talks on the winning attributes of the gentle masculine.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Gold Gold is the color of the divine masculine and represents the sun.
    — Aliza Pelto, Women's Health, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Owner of Swirl Boutique, Lisa Landers notes that this scent is the most masculine of what the brand has to offer.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 28 May 2021
  • In a landscape of lad-esque masculine Britpop, the Spice Girls were a tonic, a shot of vodka, a slice of lime, and half a pinger.
    — Raven Smith, Vogue, 5 May 2021
  • The constant message is, like, ‘This is what’s masculine.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2022
  • As time goes on, the fragrance develops, and masculine, earthy notes emerge.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Fresh, fragrant and full of potent notes, the blend is equal parts alluring and masculine.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Give your feet a treat with our masculine meets feminine Skull Rug.
    — Bob Novogratz, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Again, Boy Smells's fragrances are all gender-neutral, but this one leans masculine, at least to me.
    — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Big wave surfing, like many extreme sports, is seen as masculine to its core.
    — Maggie Mertens, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2020
  • By contrast, many perceive low pitch and resonance from the throat and chest as masculine.
    — Z Paige Lerario, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2022
  • Growing up my tiny-sized feminine mom bought clothes for me that didn’t work for my plus-size body or my masculine tastes.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 July 2023
  • At least in one case, Alexa’s female voice dropped a few octaves, sounding more masculine.
    — Bernhard Warner, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • The masculine is also used when referring to a mixed group of people, even if the group consists of one man and a hundred women.
    — Madhvi Ramani, Smithsonian, 28 Feb. 2018
  • And what about the masculine in these stories of magical girlhood?
    — Nanjala Nyabola, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The patriarchy of our culture seems to think masculine is better.
    — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2020
  • And ‘Atopos’ is … the masculine, the baggage, the problematic.
    — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2022
  • At the time, it was seen as the perfect balance between masculine and feminine.
    — Bianca Rodriguez, Marie Claire, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Chicken includes hen; masculine has two: male and man; and container holds can and tin.
    — Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Bravo describes the original script as masculine, a movie with a capital M. Fine, but the voice just wasn’t right.
    — Allison P. Davis, Vulture, 9 June 2021
  • The handy aerosol formula is scented with the brand’s signature masculine fragrance, a warm and heady mix of oud, patchouli, and cedarwood.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022
  • The language of weaponry comes up again and again, jolting the reader into a framework that is usually the domain of the masculine.
    — Sarah Neilson, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2020
  • He was attracted to masculine-looking women, role-played with them and dressed up as a woman.
    — Jane Levere, Forbes, 4 Apr. 2021
  • But another thought hits, is Jad also behind the masculine cut blazers and coats for men?
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 4 July 2022
  • The brand was known for balancing the masculine and feminine (a suit and a lace bra was a common reference) and for her Seven Easy Pieces.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The series will be a road trip buddy comedy, in which Lucks drags his best friend Wilbur on a hilarious and no holds barred quest to find the healthy masculine.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Yet, choosing not to wear a mask over fears of seeming less masculine means putting your family and other people in harm's way.
    — Jessica Dulong, CNN, 16 June 2020
  • This black option feels both masculine and fashion-forward to boot.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022
  • For a long time, people have complained about how heavily French veers towards the masculine.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The base notes, violet, orris, oak-moss, ambrette seed, and musk, come last but strongest for a masculine yet earthy finish.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Sep. 2022

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