macho man

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Powered by copious sarcasm, ‘Bumblebee’ director Travis Knight and star Nicholas Galitzine modernize the ’80s macho man as sensitive and self-aware.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There was a cool guy in his class who was a veteran, who was, like, a macho man.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2023

Last Thursday, as stylist Roi Barnard deftly trimmed Judith Turner’s reddish-blond locks, he told the story of the macho man who years ago came to him for a haircut at his eponymous salon, Salon Roi.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2021

"My father was a macho man," Monica says.

From BBC • May 17, 2020

“Bigodudo,” or mustachioed man, is a phrase in Portuguese that is used to describe a macho man.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 29, 2018