physique

as in shape
the type of body that a person has she had a well-toned physique

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Recent Examples of physique Photo: Netflix Physical: 100 A hard-body competition whose scale almost approaches Squid Game, Physical: 100 is a South Korean series on the hunt for the ideal physique. Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 His 6'3 frame carries 205 pounds, and his muscular physique can absorb quite a bit of contact. Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 This meant that Crossman and his team had to adapt certain costumes already in the works—including a pale, handwoven leather cuirass molded to Mescal’s torso—to fit his evolving physique. Elaina Patton, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024 This is testament to Kulusevski’s own hard work on his physique; the morning gym sessions before training, his reluctance to ever take a day off. Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physique 
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Noun
  • After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.
    Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Vintage Maps Maps are unique items to frame or to decorate with in general.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Dylan also rejected being a political figure — even though his songs became political anthems.
    Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Donald Trump, who secured victory in the November presidential election against Kamala Harris, was celebrated by TIME for being the most influential figure on the global stage over the past year.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Being certified as an adjudicator by the National Dance Council America means your expertise in the art form is so wide-ranging and highly regarded that you're granted the ability to judge other professionals in national competitions.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Creel died on Monday, Sept. 30, at the age of 48 amid treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer called metastatic melanotic peripheral nerve sheath sarcoma.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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