statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk 
: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness
especially
: having a tall and shapely form
a statuesque actress
statuesquely
adverb
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Helped by being significantly shorter than the statuesque Schiffer, the singer was able to — just about — re-style it into a skintight minidress.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Both were — and still are — stunning, sporty types who had to be informed of their own statuesque beauty early in their careers.
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This statuesque agave plant will bring some Southwestern charm to your space.
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The true object of Bull’s desire, however, is statuesque pedigree show dog Honey, voiced by Kathryn Hahn.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Both were — and still are — stunning, sporty types who had to be informed of their own statuesque beauty early in their careers.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
This statuesque agave plant will bring some Southwestern charm to your space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
The true object of Bull’s desire, however, is statuesque pedigree show dog Honey, voiced by Kathryn Hahn.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuesque. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌstach-ə-ˈwesk
: resembling a statue especially in size, gracefulness, or beauty
especially
: tall and attractive
a statuesque actress
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