maleness

noun

Definition of malenessnext
as in masculinity

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  1. masculinity
  2. manhood
  3. manliness
  4. virility
  5. machismo
Noun
  • Black and Latino men, in particular, have been somewhat susceptible to this because masculinity, strength, being able to provide for one's family, and the like are all highly valued in these populations.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Flashback: Trump and Obama's divergent views of masculinity were molded by their upbringings.
    Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of masculinity
Noun
  • Besides Obama, the Democrats' rally near Atlanta featured several prominent Black men — including actor Samuel L. Jackson, Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and filmmakers Spike Lee and Tyler Perry — expressing support for Harris and echoing Obama's sentiments on manhood.
    Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Billy Magnussen shines here, treating the stick/jackhammer like a very phallic extension of Adam’s manhood.
    Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of manhood
Noun
  • This revelation reframes much of the earlier novel, from his paranoia to his discomfort in stiff formal clothing to his father’s obsession with manliness.
    Robert Rubsam, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2024
  • But there are challenges for shifting diets toward less beef, from misinformation about soy and protein, to social stigmas connecting beef-eating with manliness.
    Julia Simon, NPR, 15 Sep. 2024
Definition of manliness
Noun
  • Since its virility, videos featuring the trend have now come with a warning for those attempting the moves at home — but that didn't deter the Deckers.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Astonishing medical claims fueled the frenzy, including the assertion that ginger smeared on flagging body parts could restore virility.
    Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Definition of virility
Noun
  • Obama took aim at male voters who might be attracted by the Republican’s appeals towards machismo.
    BYMaggy Donaldson, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
  • No nerves for Mike Franks, though — a cocky, mustachioed figure of indeterminate Southern origin who wears his machismo and political incorrectness on his suspenders.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of machismo
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