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 The star, who voices the braggadocious Polynesian deity Maui in both Moana and Moana 2, has revealed the true nature of his hulking physique in the upcoming live-action version of the princess story. EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024 The idea is for contestants in peak physical shape compete to claim the honor of the ultimate physique. Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 The daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen flaunted her fit physique in risqué white lingerie and large matching angel wings. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 In photos shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the actor, 53, was spotted showing off an ultra-muscular physique while vacationing on the shores of Barbados on Saturday, Dec. 21. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physique 
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Noun
  • Editor’s picks Pelly’s writing has long helped shape discourse about these bigger questions.
    Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Depending on the shape, The Goya comes in a leather or chain strap and there are three sizes from which to choose.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Pistons kept their distance with a 28-22 final frame to earn their fifth straight win.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • His track record and 5-9 frame led to skepticism about his power — and that only grew louder after slugging .343 with one homer in his 26-game pro debut at Fort Myers.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Friday through Monday figure is also bound to be $100M+ at this point in time.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Since crocodiles were considered divine helpers against evil, the figure is supposed to absorb the pain and then be discarded.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Diner Norman, Oklahoma Nostalgia (in the form of vintage fishing and chili cook-off photos and other old-school memorabilia) drips from the very walls of this Oklahoma diner.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The main event awaits on Friday in the form of December’s nonfarm payrolls report.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.

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