manly

Example Sentences

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But how were we supposed to feel about those manly men?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Rachel Mason says when she posts about TRT she finds "many women are so scared to start testosterone, they worry they will become manly, develop facial hair, lose themselves."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

But because Jem, like so many of these characters, is underwritten, Bean has to fall back on generalized manly intensity, which turns their showdowns into actorly exercises.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

Our eyes met, and all the “Sir” melted out of that manly heart as he gave me his hand.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens