modern man

noun

: the human race in modern times
the problems facing modern man

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For the modern man who values quiet confidence, each frame is a study in balance, complete with organic curves and architectural precision, crafted in hand-finished acetate. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 Primal man is thought to have lived on a range of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts; according to the adherents of the Paleo diet, these are still the best sources of nutrition for modern man. Literary Hub, 12 June 2025 One sleep phenomenon in modern man may be a relic of those times. Literary Hub, 12 June 2025 Antonioni’s first color film is an audiovisual tour de force, with Carlo Di Palma’s stark images conjuring a world whose external ravages reflect and reinforce the soul-sickness of modern man, masterfully embodied by Vitti’s lead performance. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 May 2025 It’s meant to be mysterious, evoking the timelessness of the modern man. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 The road to becoming a modern man As modern definitions of manhood evolve, so too does the classroom conversation. Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024 The top 10 for hit-by-pitches is an odd place for a modern man. Daniel Brown, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 Men’s Underwear Essential Brands For All-Day Comfort Comfort and self-care are paramount for the modern man, particularly with men’s underwear. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024

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“Modern man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern%20man. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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