macho

Example Sentences

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But instead of taking the seasoned actor’s approach to directing, which often translates to schmaltzy, overly macho films that couldn’t bear their heart to save their lives, Travolta opts for total sincerity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Dame Jilly Cooper died in 2025 aged 88, but recently made headlines after asking the executive producers of the show to stop making her macho men cry on screen.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Svelte but swaggering, tender yet macho — this hairy-chested torch song might be the singer’s finest vocal performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It seems to me the premise is flawed—that men are either emasculated or overly macho.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They don’t surrender anything—not their friendships, video games, the rough-and-tumble sports some of them play, or even their macho posturing.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove