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same-sex

American

[seym-seks] / ˈseɪmˌsɛks /

adjective

of, relating to, or involving two or more people of the same gender or sex.

The study investigates the effect of same-sex friendships.
Same-sex marriage was recently legalized in my country.

Etymology

Origin of same-sex

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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But whether straight or same-sex, weddings now are pushed to represent both sides of the altar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Protesters believed the issue of same-sex partnership could not wait for when the war ends.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Titles like The Sims, where characters can have same-sex relationships, are often regarded as a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Yes, this case is a same-sex couple,” she said.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The three-judge panel issued a ruling that allows same-sex marriages to take place.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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