muscularity

noun

as in virility

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Recent Examples of muscularity Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 His language and ideas have muscularity. — Christine Baranski, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2025 There’s a muscularity and rhythm to his storytelling. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 The appeal of muscularity comes with rules. — Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 20 Sep. 2025 Animol can’t match that 2013 drama’s Shakespearean muscularity. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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  1. virility
  2. fitness
  3. vitality
  4. toughness
Noun
  • The Emmy nomination comes after the series’ 10th season, which took off in ratings and virility following a much-talked about relationship scandal.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • This can fuel a return to regressive ideals of masculinity and virility.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of virility
Noun
  • Beyond golf, club amenities include dining venues, a fitness and wellness center, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts and a junior Olympic-size swimming pool with cabanas and a hot tub.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • New additions include Target, Life Time fitness, In-N-Out, Parlor Doughnuts, Kura Sushi and others.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Papaya is a nutrient-dense fruit that can improve digestion, support eye health, and protect skin vitality.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The goal is to create environments fostering vitality, connection, and independence, allowing homeowners to live better and happier.
    — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Russell emphasizes that freediving isn't about mental toughness, but rather mental health.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Strength and toughness describe a material’s performance after accounting for a strand’s tiny cross-sectional area or volume.
    — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of toughness

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“Muscularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muscularity. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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