as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
a society that highly values manhood and courage
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Recent Examples of manhood
In his struggles from boyhood to manhood were my trials and tribulations, too.
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
That to me is an interesting look at manhood, because some people would define manhood by going into a bar and being able to kick ass.
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Friendships built on insecurity, where men constantly have to prove their manhood, are a breeding ground for toxic attitudes and stupid decision-making.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
At some point during the build, construction equipment had leveled the ceremonial site of the Miccosukee’s Green Corn dance, where every new year, the tribe inducted boys into manhood in a ceremony.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
That to me is an interesting look at manhood, because some people would define manhood by going into a bar and being able to kick ass.
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Friendships built on insecurity, where men constantly have to prove their manhood, are a breeding ground for toxic attitudes and stupid decision-making.
—Terry Ward, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
At some point during the build, construction equipment had leveled the ceremonial site of the Miccosukee’s Green Corn dance, where every new year, the tribe inducted boys into manhood in a ceremony.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manhood
masculinity
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In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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But authenticity, not posturing, defined their masculinity.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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