Definition of manhoodnext
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 Adam Stanaland, a psychology professor at the University of Richmond, told me that what’s concerning is when insecure men feel pressured to validate their manhood by harming others. — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Unlike Hegseth’s story that manhood is a chemical to be topped off, research shows that while hormones may open a window, the social environment decides what comes through. — Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 20 July 2026 Danny has an entire party so that the guys can mourn the loss of his manhood. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026 Finally, Hermes tells Odysseus to be careful to not let Circe cut off his manhood. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for manhood
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masculinity
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  • Over the course of three years, Kaczynski endured unrelenting ridicule of his intelligence, masculinity, and ideas, and along the way started journaling about revenge fantasies and dreams of escaping to nature.
    — Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Their scripts take on identity, intimacy, masculinity, belonging and personal freedom through love stories, thrillers, horror and dramedies that blend genres.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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