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
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.
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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
The traditional markers of manhood, like being the breadwinner and having a romantic partner, are out of reach for many young men.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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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
The traditional markers of manhood, like being the breadwinner and having a romantic partner, are out of reach for many young men.
—Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manhood
masculinity
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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
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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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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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