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 novel’s title applies to Jody, too, who is similarly poised between boyhood and manhood until Flag’s death pushes him over his own state line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
“Once I do, I’ll be given my manhood, and my honor.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
