as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
a society that highly values manhood and courage
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Trump also referred to the former golfer's manhood and how other players reacted to Palmer in the shower.
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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
Antiquated notions of manhood and patriarchy might suggest that professionalism is secondary to expression and authenticity.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
Antiquated notions of manhood and patriarchy might suggest that professionalism is secondary to expression and authenticity.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Manhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manhood. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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