he-man

Example Sentences

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Cable TV dresses up space aliens in he-man drag, making the subtext into text, the way Carlson’s tough talk and aggressive posturing playact a child’s idea of manliness.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2021

Starting in the ’80s, his hard-core music, confrontational spoken-word pieces, and he-man persona consciously used virility to attack itself — something that Idles now does just as avidly.

From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2019

Expect a meat-heavy menu and he-man portions at the main restaurant, and a full-service spa that even offers canine massage.

From Time • Sep. 25, 2017

The company has not changed the look of their he-man mascot in 60 years and is now mulling audition reels from Mr. Clean hopefuls who can “revitalize its brand”.

From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2016

“Big brave jock. Big, handsome, he-man jock. I admit you could do it. But I’d get you back.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy