as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
a culture that prizes machismo and has rigid gender roles
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Recent Examples of machismo
By tearing off his shirt in machismo-riddled jubilation, Johnson had delivered unto Chicago a feast — or, at least, roughly 2,000 free hot dogs.
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Other rappers relied on machismo and grimier art when you guys first came out, but De La chose these kaleidoscopic colors and unique designs.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
In April 2022, a video of Putin gripping a table while talking to former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had also prompted speculation about the condition of the leader, who has always cultivated an image of robust health and machismo.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While there are a few male employees at Olta, most everything — from tending the crops to distilling the liquid to bottling it up — is done by women, a rarity in the machismo world of Mexican spirits.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Other rappers relied on machismo and grimier art when you guys first came out, but De La chose these kaleidoscopic colors and unique designs.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
In April 2022, a video of Putin gripping a table while talking to former Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had also prompted speculation about the condition of the leader, who has always cultivated an image of robust health and machismo.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
While there are a few male employees at Olta, most everything — from tending the crops to distilling the liquid to bottling it up — is done by women, a rarity in the machismo world of Mexican spirits.
—Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for machismo
masculinity
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But, as the series’ writer, Gadd doesn’t deliver much in the way of fresh insight about troubled masculinity.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Machismo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/machismo. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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