virile

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The performances of the symphonies, on Thursday and Saturday, came across considerably more persuasively than the concerto did on Wednesday, though Mr. Zukerman, now age 77, was in fine, virile form.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

In a YouTube video, a priest is championing a form of virile, unapologetic masculinity.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

Now, a new, more virile chortle has risen to take its place.

From Slate • Aug. 10, 2023

The cowboy has long stood as a symbol of American values and virile masculinity.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2022

And one day I might just marry a virile, but tender, garage mechanic and have a big cowy family, like Dodo Conway.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath