manly

Example Sentences

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A trio of comedies about lost, affluent white men grapples with the manly conundrums of our times—and paints a troubled picture of modern men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

But because Jem, like so many of these characters, is underwritten, Bean has to fall back on generalized manly intensity, which turns their showdowns into actorly exercises.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Hegseth’s obsession with appearing ripped and manly is nothing new.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

If they are such manly men, they need to practice some old-fashioned masculine stoicism.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

Something more than a good singing voice and manly bravado.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss