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Noun
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The episode functions almost as a mirror to the original series, which rooted its main conflict in Hank’s very traditional vision of masculinity and his difficulty relating to his son’s interests.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025 -
His brand ambassadors represent a range of identities and body types that reflect the full spectrum of masculinity.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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More than just a reflection on his origin, the project serves as a sonic memoir, capturing the journey from boyhood to manhood.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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At a time when much of the media is bowing to Trump, the opening of the show’s new season ridiculed his megalomania, his intimidation of the media and his manhood.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
3 Aug. 2025
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There's a true earthy manliness that's really f---ing raw and awesome.—
Yolanda Machado,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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One of the most famous of the walkers was Edward Payton Weston, whose many ultra-walks touted a mix of sensationalism, spectacle, manliness, and health.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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Beards emerged as legible emblems of male virility and authority just as women began demanding the vote.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Historically, mustaches have symbolized virility and toughness.—
Claire Murashima,
NPR,
2 July 2025
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But for readers, the brutality of Girlie’s work chronicles is offset by her personality—she’s got machismo, smarts, swagger.—
Sarah Rose Etter,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
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His machismo may have been especially appealing to some male voters.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Maleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maleness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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