he-man

Example Sentences

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Motivated to impress the show’s producers, he landed a part in the musical’s he-man chorus by performing handsprings.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2020

Despite Johnson’s evident charisma, the movies wanted a he-man.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2020

Billy lives in a world where Superman and Batman fend off threats to humanity’s very existence, but in non-mythic Philadelphia, there’s not much for a newly empowered he-man to do.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 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

“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