physicality
noun
phys·i·cal·i·ty
ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 
plural physicalities
1
: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social
2
: a physical aspect or quality
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The Packers’ physicality and toughness — or lack thereof — have been questioned for quite some time.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
After that, physical runs by Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs provided a bit of spark as the physicality ratcheted up even further.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
Detroit is also benefiting from the physicality and defense of Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Pacers attacked switches and met players with physicality at the point of attack, forcing immediate errors out of the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
After that, physical runs by Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert and Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs provided a bit of spark as the physicality ratcheted up even further.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
Detroit is also benefiting from the physicality and defense of Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart and Ausar Thompson.
—Jason Jones, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
The Pacers attacked switches and met players with physicality at the point of attack, forcing immediate errors out of the Bulls.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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