virile
Example Sentences
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It inspired his themes—war, fear, mutilation, endurance, courage, comradeship and death—and his laconic and stoical, virile and aggressive heroes.
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.
In a YouTube video, a priest is championing a form of virile, unapologetic masculinity.
From BBC
Judging by the sporting photos on his campaign website, Kennedy would like to be seen as the virile, athletic and spry choice for the White House.
From Los Angeles Times
It's similar more broadly to Nixon's obsession with big, strong, virile, authoritarian men.
From Salon
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