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
For example, the sophisticated mindset included sophisticated, elegant, classy, formal and fancy; the masculinity mindset included masculine, tough, confident, manly and strong; and the party mindset included energetic, outgoing, fun, like partying and like celebrating.
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Logan Pant, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The journal inspired the 2019 BBC drama Gentleman Jack, the nickname locals gave Lister for acting in what was deemed a manly way.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
But on top of it, have poison oak on my manly parts.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
His growth in college and his growth on this campus just as a man, as a confident, manly, good person that’s all about team.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
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Logan Pant, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The journal inspired the 2019 BBC drama Gentleman Jack, the nickname locals gave Lister for acting in what was deemed a manly way.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
But on top of it, have poison oak on my manly parts.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
His growth in college and his growth on this campus just as a man, as a confident, manly, good person that’s all about team.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manly
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The all-male bar staff wear matching aprons with leather straps over striped shirts, while music from the likes of Bruno Mars plays overhead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Harvard Apple Women’s Health Study noted in a May 2025 update that women who exercise regularly show lower all-cause mortality than male counterparts at equivalent activity levels.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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And when our culture measures worth and success by standards that continue to be profoundly masculine and heroic?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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In Chinese medicine, the concept of yang energy, often associated with strength, speed, and expansive movement, offers one model of masculine energy without cultural baggage.—
Paula Chesley,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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“Manly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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