as in male
of, relating to, or marked by qualities traditionally associated with men
a manly deep voice
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Recent Examples of manly
A lot of people think that’s manly.
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Marc Malkin, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Cold War worriers envisaged manly, stiff-jawed computers ordering the launch of nuclear missiles or refusing to open the pod-bay doors.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Starting with Dennis Hopper’s The Last Movie (1971), Kristofferson brought his manly, craggy persona to the fore in such films as Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), the Michael Cimino debacle Heaven’s Gate (1980) and, as a corrupt sheriff, John Sayles’ Lone Star (1996).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2024
Le Gaillard, 52, cuts a thick, manly figure, with an indented chin, dark eyes, and a receding hairline.
—Elena Clavarino, airmail.news, 8 June 2024
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Marc Malkin, Variety, 15 Oct. 2024
Cold War worriers envisaged manly, stiff-jawed computers ordering the launch of nuclear missiles or refusing to open the pod-bay doors.
—Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
Starting with Dennis Hopper’s The Last Movie (1971), Kristofferson brought his manly, craggy persona to the fore in such films as Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), the Michael Cimino debacle Heaven’s Gate (1980) and, as a corrupt sheriff, John Sayles’ Lone Star (1996).
—Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Sep. 2024
Le Gaillard, 52, cuts a thick, manly figure, with an indented chin, dark eyes, and a receding hairline.
—Elena Clavarino, airmail.news, 8 June 2024
See All Example Sentences for manly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manly
Adjective
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While women with degrees have entered traditionally male careers, noncollege women grads typically are stuck in low-paying, pink-collar jobs.—
Joan C. Williams
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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Security footage captured inside a strip mall showed three male suspects casing a Simi Valley jewelry store days before it was burglarized last month for more than $3 million in jewelry and other valuables.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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With collaborator and creative director Alasdair Willis bringing masculine energy to the aesthetic, the brand became increasingly inclusive — some studios now see their clientele consist of over 40% male, which is rarely, if ever, seen in the beauty industry.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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European premium denim brand Closed and Dutch lingerie label Love Stories have teamed up for a capsule collection that blends feminine and masculine elements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 June 2025
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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manly. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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