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
The performances are deliriously inspired, from Mark Ruffalo’s hilarious caricature of insecure manhood to Willem Dafoe’s oddly paternal mad scientist to Stone’s astonishing mental maturation through every developmental stage on the way to adulthood.
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Moura suggests that Filho’s also exploring manhood, not so much in the macho sense, but in its connection to values.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The track had previously sparked controversy, due to its witty nods to Swift’s relationship with her fiancé, football player Travis Kelce, mentioning hard rocks, magic wands, and new heights of manhood.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
His team trailing 17-0 at halftime, Nagy became unhinged in the locker room, directing his ire at his offensive linemen and loudly questioning their manhood.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Moura suggests that Filho’s also exploring manhood, not so much in the macho sense, but in its connection to values.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The track had previously sparked controversy, due to its witty nods to Swift’s relationship with her fiancé, football player Travis Kelce, mentioning hard rocks, magic wands, and new heights of manhood.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
His team trailing 17-0 at halftime, Nagy became unhinged in the locker room, directing his ire at his offensive linemen and loudly questioning their manhood.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manhood
masculinity
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Bentley also says that historically, meat is tied to masculinity, while vegetables and sweets are thought to be feminine.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Challenging the definition of masculinity.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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