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
All men are caught in the crossfire, questioning their own role in society and manhood.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
Dark and brilliantly written, this show unpacks the complexities of humanity and manhood and how the rise of the manosphere has so eerily and quickly permeated itself into the lives of young people through social media.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
To imagine a version of manhood where strength requires empathy, vulnerability, and care.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 19 May 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Fellas, your cocktail glass is not a threat to your manhood.
—Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
Dark and brilliantly written, this show unpacks the complexities of humanity and manhood and how the rise of the manosphere has so eerily and quickly permeated itself into the lives of young people through social media.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
To imagine a version of manhood where strength requires empathy, vulnerability, and care.
—Reshma Saujani, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manhood
masculinity
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The series sparked an ongoing conversation about social media, toxic masculinity, and boyhood.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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As has been written by many, the perception of masculinity was boosted by the endorsement of masculine podcasters and influencers.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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