manhood

Example Sentences

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"It's almost like he is trying to reach for this glorified manhood that he cannot embody anymore," said Sabrina Karim, a political science professor at Cornell University.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When depictions of manhood contend with the real-life environment outside the movie theater, they can help us put words to the immaterial feelings we don’t always have the time or energy to parse ourselves.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

He likened the war to a test of manhood for boys.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The charro figure, long celebrated in cinema and music, is as much an embodiment of manhood and culture in Mexico as the cowboy is in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The war made its own demands, though; Joffrey's initia-tion into manhood would need to wait.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin