masculinity
noun
mas·cu·lin·i·ty
ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē 
: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly
challenging traditional notions about masculinity and femininity
… a style which alternates between a polished grace and blunt masculinity.—
Stuart Keate
Stuart KeateThe man controlling his environment is today the prevailing American image of masculinity.—Susan Faludi
Susan FaludiExamples of masculinity in a Sentence
some men believe that wearing pink would undermine their masculinity
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Similarly, Urbano’s gigantic tableau vivant calls up an indeterminate realm that contains both truth and fiction—in this case, not only to materialize allegorical motifs but also to comment on changing notions of masculinity, gender, and the patriarchal inheritance of art and architecture.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Set amid the scorching oil fields of West Texas, Landman is filled with misogyny and misaligned masculinity.
—Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Jackie offset the masculinity of her suit separates with a substantial bow affixed at the collar of her shirt, which not only offered a nice boost in femininity, but also evoked an arty-cool intellectual vibe that's so very now.
—Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Originally, his podcast focused on issues related to the manosphere, a largely online movement that champions masculinity and opposes feminism.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Set amid the scorching oil fields of West Texas, Landman is filled with misogyny and misaligned masculinity.
—Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Jackie offset the masculinity of her suit separates with a substantial bow affixed at the collar of her shirt, which not only offered a nice boost in femininity, but also evoked an arty-cool intellectual vibe that's so very now.
—Andrea Cheng, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Originally, his podcast focused on issues related to the manosphere, a largely online movement that champions masculinity and opposes feminism.
—George Michael, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masculinity
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“Masculinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masculinity. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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masculinity
noun
mas·cu·lin·i·ty
ˌmas-kyə-ˈlin-ət-ē
plural masculinities
: the quality, state, or degree of being masculine
measurement of masculinity or femininity—Psychological Abstracts
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