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[gay] / geɪ /


ADJECTIVE
attracted to same sex
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Lawyer Anand Ramlogan SC, representing Jones, said the judgement was a "landmark victory for gay rights, equal dignity and respect for private and family life in Trinidad and Tobago."

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Jordan Firstman stars in and directs this predictable dramedy about a gay club promoter who finds out he is the father of a 10-year-old boy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Ford, the first openly gay person ever elected to that state’s legislature, unseated a Republican incumbent and is headed to the House.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

Childcare is notoriously expensive, and gay and transgender parents are more likely to live in poverty than both straight parents and LGBTQ+ nonparents.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Also gay people and disabled people,” Maya-Jade chimed in.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

In the rhinestone-clad, quick-witted country music queen, many gays and lesbians saw an unexpected but unwavering ally that advocated for their dignity and rights long before it was popular to do so.

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Once you find your gaggle of gays, you want to keep up with them.”

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 9, 2026

"But so much attention to female fandom... risks overshadowing what a bountiful gift Heated Rivalry is to the gays," wrote David Rooney in the Hollywood Reporter.

From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026

“There’s a ‘Don’t be ungrateful’ tone especially aimed at gays who never knew a gay world before gender ideology took over,” Arango explained.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025

The arts maybe draw in more gays than any other area because of that feeling of being able to have self-expression without being condemned or labeled or ridiculed or bashed.”

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Hot To Go, which she's described as "YMCA, but gayer", came with big goofy dance moves; and Red Wine Supernovas's singalong chorus gave me actual goosebumps.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024

In Greek Pride, queer students carved out a gayer, more comfortable existence within a traditional system.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2022

But like just know that it will be gayer and gimpier than Season 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2019

One third of my old Brit pals call me Gerbil, another third calls me Pixie, and a third, gayer group goes for alliteration with Dottie Doonan.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2014

“In Lit class I’m going to write you a sonnet about how nothing could possibly be gayer than writing your friend a haiku.”

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

In a deep dive to determine why and how “Night Country” ended up being the gayest straight show ever, I landed on a big clue.

From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2024

One of the most talked-about shows streaming right now also happens to be one of the gayest shows streaming right now.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023

“I am, without a doubt, the gayest man I know,” he told The Times in May 2008.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2023

“It’s like literally the gayest conversation I have ever had,” Aidan said.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2021

“Oh my God. Simon was such a sweet baby gay, writing the gayest fanfiction. I love it.”

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli


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