manly

Example Sentences

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A trio of comedies about lost, affluent white men grapples with the manly conundrums of our times—and paints a troubled picture of modern men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Hegseth’s obsession with appearing ripped and manly is nothing new.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

That’s when Maclin opened his big, manly arms for a hug.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

It seems to make them feel very strong and manly.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2025

Now look, I don’t know if it was a manly instinct, a friendship instinct, or both, but the second I realized she was crying, I stood up to put my shoes on.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone