masculinity

Example Sentences

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It seems that Gyllenhaal isn’t experiencing a crisis of masculinity so much as a crisis of vulnerability — which is fitting, as the two are inextricably linked.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

He’s betting on red-blooded masculinity, and the odds are in his favor.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

The looks-focused trend promotes a narrow and idealized version of masculinity with specific physical traits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

For Oakley, being a drag king is about challenging masculinity rather than impersonating someone, which is what older male impersonators have traditionally done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

At my great-uncle’s funeral I secretly tested out feeling glad that he was dead—the six-foot bearish masculinity of him.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston