as in masculinity
the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
their annual guys-only hunting trip is a celebration of macho
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Recent Examples of macho
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Trump even improved his share of support among Latinas — long seen by Democratic leaders as a bulwark against their macho Trumpster relatives — by a 13-point margin, a swing even greater than that of Latino men.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The father wants the boy to be a macho because surely his own father forced him to be one.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Majors' painfully awkward gym rat goes down a spectacularly bad path of protein shakes, steroids, rage issues, misplaced idolatry and macho posedowns in an effort to craft the perfect physique.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Trump even improved his share of support among Latinas — long seen by Democratic leaders as a bulwark against their macho Trumpster relatives — by a 13-point margin, a swing even greater than that of Latino men.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Adjective
The 5-foot-10, 196-pound Alexander is a pretend macho, tough guy.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The father wants the boy to be a macho because surely his own father forced him to be one.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macho
Noun
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The series sparked an ongoing conversation about social media, toxic masculinity, and boyhood.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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As has been written by many, the perception of masculinity was boosted by the endorsement of masculine podcasters and influencers.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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But this hypermasculine content has also been found to increase feelings of worthlessness, depression, restlessness, sadness, and nervousness in boys who engage with it.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
27 June 2025
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And Hank’s own clumsy attempts at hypermasculine child-rearing often come from his father, Cotton (Toby Huss).—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Blake Burgess exudes the manly demeanor and seriousness of Cash.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Football tells a story of manly grit, with echoes of the battlefield.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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These behaviors reflect an unconscious need to restore a sense of masculine identity, the researchers suggest.—
Prince Sarpong,
The Conversation,
17 July 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren’s Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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During his campaign for reelection in 2024, Trump, who turns 79 in June, sold digital trading cards that featured virile depictions of himself as a cowboy, superhero and astronaut, among other images.—
Elizabeth Crisp,
The Hill,
24 Mar. 2025
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In The Empire’s frame, residents of a coastal village in northern France — gruff, virile fisherman Jony (Brandon Vlieghe) and teenage tease Line (Lyna Khoudri) — reveal their oddball allegiance to extraterrestrial invaders.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In keeping with popular male balms for spiritual suffering, Turner turns to alcohol and functions as a mollusk, socially and professionally; his stoicism is an act, one his peers pick up on, and which some openly deride.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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There’s an evident shy attraction between the two, but the two men, both nearing 30, bond first and foremost over their mutual male pattern baldness.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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“Macho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macho. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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