modern man

noun

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

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Charles is a modern man for the times, one who dotes on his wife and children. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 July 2026 References to glamour were contained by the location, creating a confident collection that told the story of a romantic modern man. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Designer Simon Holloway aims to amp the elegance of the modern man’s wardrobe with his terrific Dunhill collection infused with airy linen and hues of blue. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Byrne and Chace will play brothers amongst a group of men seeking to rediscover their purpose at the radical Reclaim Retreat that promises the transformation of the modern man. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for modern man

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“Modern man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern%20man. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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