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
Mike Ryan, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Lots of macho blather follows about Sergei and Dmitri being soft and needing to become men.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
But whereas that world could be characterized, at times, by macho one-upmanship that felt almost bloodthirsty, Esperantists like Jurobola were committed to a hazy vision of peace.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Noun
And the ultra macho (and sometimes clueless) Rick Ford is having none of this.
—Mike Ryan, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Lots of macho blather follows about Sergei and Dmitri being soft and needing to become men.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
The series is intended to not only increase the talent pipeline for drivers, but also to shift the perception of motorsport from macho and male-dominated to inclusive and achievable.
—Danielle McNally, InStyle, 28 May 2026
But whereas that world could be characterized, at times, by macho one-upmanship that felt almost bloodthirsty, Esperantists like Jurobola were committed to a hazy vision of peace.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for macho
Noun
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There’s tenderness in the story’s example that masculinity and vulnerability are not mutually exclusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Their live performances in Sydney’s drag scene parodied hyper-masculinity and soon moved into artist-run spaces with installations and video works.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Jaripeo is a feature hybrid documentary that journeys to Michoacán’s hypermasculine rodeos.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a strategy born not of manly strength, but of submissive desperation.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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This special again explores the trauma Frank Castle carries from his Marines stint and again includes lots of manly screaming.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Director Mike Hodges uncorks him as a criminal with a good — albeit violent — heart, who is capable of true masculine terror.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Her styling of 2025 Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, in particular, has helped establish the Dallas Wings guard as a fashion icon, known for a sporty-prep aesthetic that blends traditionally masculine and feminine elements.—
Avery Stone,
Time,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Jimmy is immediately struck by this younger, virile, needier man when Vincent asks him to help move a piece of furniture in.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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After a faculty party one night, Martha invites the college’s virile new biology professor, Nick, and his vapid wife, Honey, over for a wee-hours drink.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jill wasn’t a chef but a television writer trapped in an all-male writers room — dreaming of a job at none other than Shondaland.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The pollen simply needs to move from the anther (male plant part) to the stigma (female plant part), all within the same flower.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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“Macho.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/macho. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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