virility

noun

və-ˈri-lə-tē How to pronounce virility (audio)
Definition of virilitynext
as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men many cultures value virility as a sign of power

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Recent Examples of virility It is also said to restore virility and regrow hair. — Phoebe Quinton, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 Peptides marketed for growth, virility and other effects are hormone mimickers, trying to do the job the body's natural hormones already perform. — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026 And the working women clearly recognize the virility of him. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 Red meat has long been associated with virility, masculinity and the national identity of America, Wright said. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for virility
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masculinity
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  • Faustino Alanís’ coming-of-age story follows a teenager caught between artistic ambition and family responsibility, using the rhythms of street culture to explore masculinity, adulthood and the difficult transition from childhood to independence.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • His fiction also addresses such topics as family, identity, and masculinity.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of masculinity

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“Virility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virility. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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