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
Intentionally or not, these memes only reinforce the idea that the manosphere’s version of manhood is the default state of masculinity, and that any variations are an aberration, or worse, a farce.
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James Factora, Them., 15 Aug. 2025
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
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
In his struggles from boyhood to manhood were my trials and tribulations, too.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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James Factora, Them., 15 Aug. 2025
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
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
In his struggles from boyhood to manhood were my trials and tribulations, too.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manhood
masculinity
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An increasing number of boys are lonely, isolated and confused, wrestling with the aftermath of the #MeToo movement and the expectations of rigid masculinity, which has been widely characterized as toxic.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Her work challenges traditional codes of masculinity, using subtle draping and unexpected cuts to create a new language of style.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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