as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
their annual guys-only hunting trip is a celebration of macho
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Recent Examples of macho
Mike Ryan, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Lots of macho blather follows about Sergei and Dmitri being soft and needing to become men.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
But that’s not the end for Ackles’ arrogant, macho supe.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Noun
And the ultra macho (and sometimes clueless) Rick Ford is having none of this.
—Mike Ryan, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Lots of macho blather follows about Sergei and Dmitri being soft and needing to become men.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
But whereas that world could be characterized, at times, by macho one-upmanship that felt almost bloodthirsty, Esperantists like Jurobola were committed to a hazy vision of peace.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
But that’s not the end for Ackles’ arrogant, macho supe.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macho
Noun
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James Bond really serves as a symbol in the show, a symbol of aspiration, pinnacle of achievement in this industry and also of alpha masculinity and all this kind of stuff.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The Boyfriend will be an entirely standalone story, with new characters based around themes of masculinity, sources told us.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a strategy born not of manly strength, but of submissive desperation.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 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
Adjective
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Her styling of 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, in particular, has helped establish the Dallas Wings guard as a fashion icon, known for a sporty-prep aesthetic that blends traditionally masculine and feminine elements.—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Luh is best known for playing the masculine form of Jordan Li, a superhero with the ability to shift between two different gendered bodies, in Gen V, Amazon’s spinoff of The Boys.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The decision to deny Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali official named Africa’s best male referee in 2025, entry into the US was a shock to the world soccer community that is used to mostly seamless travel for the World Cup.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The two juvenile male suspects were arrested and booked into the Juvenile Justice Center for second-degree robbery and conspiracy, the department said.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Macho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macho. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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