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Recent Examples of hypermasculine
Many observers were taken aback by his haughty tone, hypermasculine preoccupation with domination, giddiness about violence and casual attitude toward death.
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Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
These are values that Allen says are unfortunately frowned upon in our hypermasculine culture.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Mainly promoted by male influencers who apparently have a bone to pick with birth-control-using women, this claim rests on several overtly problematic assumptions, say, that all women would be best off with hypermasculine men and that attraction hinges only on appearance.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Nov. 2025
Currents of fear and pain run beneath the hypermasculine bravado and gallows humor, often rising in the middle of the action.
—Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025
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Casey Ryan Kelly, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
These are values that Allen says are unfortunately frowned upon in our hypermasculine culture.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Mainly promoted by male influencers who apparently have a bone to pick with birth-control-using women, this claim rests on several overtly problematic assumptions, say, that all women would be best off with hypermasculine men and that attraction hinges only on appearance.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Nov. 2025
Currents of fear and pain run beneath the hypermasculine bravado and gallows humor, often rising in the middle of the action.
—Pitchfork, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypermasculine
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The concept of juxtaposing this style with stereotypically macho coal miners was revisited when RuPaul hosted the show in 2020 – resulting in a second coal-miner sketch that wound up cut for time.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.—
Danielle McNally,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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And when our culture measures worth and success by standards that continue to be profoundly masculine and heroic?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In Chinese medicine, the concept of yang energy, often associated with strength, speed, and expansive movement, offers one model of masculine energy without cultural baggage.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Harvard Apple Women’s Health Study noted in a May 2025 update that women who exercise regularly show lower all-cause mortality than male counterparts at equivalent activity levels.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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This special again explores the trauma Frank Castle carries from his Marines stint and again includes lots of manly screaming.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Throughout modern history, first ladies have often served as the empathetic, emotive counterpart to their husbands, who tend to remain more manly and stoic.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jimmy is immediately struck by this younger, virile, needier man when Vincent asks him to help move a piece of furniture in.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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After a faculty party one night, Martha invites the college’s virile new biology professor, Nick, and his vapid wife, Honey, over for a wee-hours drink.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hypermasculine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypermasculine. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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