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 Magazines, films and TV shows began featuring more muscled (though still thin) physiques. Danielle Friedman, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025 If nothing else, this eighth installment will offer yet another chance to see Cruise nearly obliterate his aging but somehow ageless physique performing some insanely dangerous new stunt — a morbid spectacle that, like his famous mug, never grows old. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025 The Flight Risk actor, 52, showed off his fit physique on Instagram in the early-morning hours of Thursday, Dec. 26, after celebrating Christmas with his family the previous day. Jen Juneau, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 His looks often highlight his athletic physique in a very tasteful manner. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physique 
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Noun
  • This Rodeo wallet from Carhartt features a longer, rectangular shape in Carhartt’s rugged leather and provides plenty of compartments for organizing checks, business cards, receipts, cash and cards.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Former offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb often cited play strength as the top area for improvement for Haynes, who is listed as 6-foot-3 and 317 pounds but has a light lower frame (Grubb mentioned technique issues as well).
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • These upgrades, such as wider door frames, more hand rails, repositioning outlets, securing grab bars, living on one level, better lighting, and no shower curbs, can be understood and executed more efficiently with technology like Block.
    Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • In the Season 1 intro, the only figure occupying the landscape is Mark.
    Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The 13x figure is lower than the stock’s average P/E ratio of 17x over the last five years.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Extolling the power of the form, Salles took to the Criterion Closet recently to share his appreciation for a number of films that have shaped him as an artist and continue to inspire.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 18 Jan. 2025
  • As climate disasters continue to happen more frequently—and the world faces a new potential pandemic in the form of bird flu—business looks extremely good for wellness influencers adept at turning disease and disasters into marketing hooks.
    Anna Merlan, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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