: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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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.
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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
Many social media rushed to his his rescue, citing his smile, physique and charisma— branding his actions a form of social justice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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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
Many social media rushed to his his rescue, citing his smile, physique and charisma— branding his actions a form of social justice.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk 
: the build of a person's body
Medical Definition
physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk
: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
a muscular physique
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