manhood
noun
man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of manhood in a Sentence
He took the comment as a challenge to his manhood.
He grew from boyhood to manhood in a small southern town.
the manhood of a nation
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The road to becoming a modern man As modern definitions of manhood evolve, so too does the classroom conversation.
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Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump also referred to the former golfer's manhood and how other players reacted to Palmer in the shower.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
The ability to father children is often viewed as a marker of manhood, strength, and dominance.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
So many of this man’s actions have been driven by a bone-deep insecurity stemming from his father’s idea of manhood.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Matt Villano, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump also referred to the former golfer's manhood and how other players reacted to Palmer in the shower.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
The ability to father children is often viewed as a marker of manhood, strength, and dominance.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
So many of this man’s actions have been driven by a bone-deep insecurity stemming from his father’s idea of manhood.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manhood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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manhood
noun
man·hood
ˈman-ˌhu̇d
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