he-man
Example Sentences
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The world has evolved, too, including the audience for his particular breed of postwar American he-man — he of the star-spangled boxing trunks and Sammy Hagar soundtrack.
From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022
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
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
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
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