variants or man-sized

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Recent Examples of man-size Flaherty scrupulously captured animal, water, and flora phenomena (Moana wrestling with a man-size tortoise and his brother Pe’a climbing the daunting heights of an arching coconut tree). Armond White, National Review, 4 Dec. 2024 Flaherty scrupulously captured animal, water, and flora phenomena (Moana wrestling with a man-size tortoise and his brother Pe’a climbing the daunting heights of an arching coconut tree). Armond White, National Review, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for man-size
Adjective
  • There is no word yet on other casting picks, but the film will surely provide excellent roles for a variety of stars, including Marianne, and a trio of male suitors the sisters come to know, including Edward Ferrars, Colonel Brandon, and John Willoughby.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
  • While the male costars were snubbed for any major award nominations that year for the film, actress Kirsten Dunst scored a Golden Globe best supporting actress nod for her portrayal in the film.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • However, the 49-year-old actress noted that her own personal style tends to skew more toward edgy and masculine looks, much to the displeasure of her kids.
    EW.com, EW.com, 25 June 2025
  • The alpha as a crude avatar for masculine power makes perfect sense in that context.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 June 2025

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“Man-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/man-size. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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