as in beautiful
having a tall and pleasing form like that of a statue
a statuesque young woman His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling.
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Recent Examples of statuesque
TikTok influencer Nara Smith sat statuesque and proud as model husband Lucky Blue Smith looked dapper on the runway in a navy jacket, shirt and tie, cream pants and velvet loafers.
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Delon’s somber, statuesque performance as a man of few words received critical praise, and the role remains one of the most memorable of his career.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024
My teacher was a statuesque woman with perfectly coiffed hair and flawless makeup.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 May 2024
Like Pen, the blonde and statuesque Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen) is trying to snag a husband for the third year in a row.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2024
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Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
Delon’s somber, statuesque performance as a man of few words received critical praise, and the role remains one of the most memorable of his career.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2024
My teacher was a statuesque woman with perfectly coiffed hair and flawless makeup.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 May 2024
Like Pen, the blonde and statuesque Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen) is trying to snag a husband for the third year in a row.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 16 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
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It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
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As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Co-owners Will Thompson and Chef Carey Hynes turned their outdoor pandemic pop-up in Little River into a full-time reality, keeping the gorgeous space for dining under the giant banyan tree but adding a retro-Florida indoor dining room as well.Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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For example, perhaps there’s an amazing piece of art that just needs a new frame or a gorgeous armoire begging for a fresh paint job.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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These true wireless earbuds deliver truly satisfying audio with a superb sense of rhythm and a fulsome bass thanks to the use of magnetic fluid driver technology.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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And one that, after years of a revolving door at quarterback, seems to have landed on a superb one in rookie Bo Nix.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Chalamet’s appearance at the Golden Globes is only the latest in a splashy press tour for A Complete Unknown, which has received generally positive reactions from critics commending his stunning portrayal of the rock icon.Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a stunning twist, Raw will also see the return of The Undertaker.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Because while SteamOS provides that smooth, responsive, and elegant experience on Steam Deck, Bazzite currently brings it to many other devices.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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