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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My first, and yes, highly important, finding was that the bag is indeed beautiful (its appearance alone makes the Amtrak Northeast Regional feel a bit more Orient Express).Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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Singing in Spanish, too, was really beautiful, because the words are so powerful.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Walk to the waterfront where the Rhone River flows flat and fast and cross the handsome pedestrian/bicycle only Passerelle Marc-Seguin wooden suspension bridge.Tom Mullen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The new colors are great (ultramarine is gorgeous) and access to Apple Intelligence is a vote-winner on its own.David Phelan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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And Maria McManus has been strong: It’s priced beautifully, the product is absolutely gorgeous, and the messaging is incredible.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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And the Tahini shortbread just what a lovely kind of savory cookie, just really got some nuance in terms of just that savory edge to the flavor.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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Among the loveliest species to link the U.S. with Mexico are monarch butterflies, whose migratory populations are dwindling.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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Opt for a chrome finish for your silver nails with high shine with some jeweled details, like this stunning mani on Megan Fox.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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Croce took dancing seriously, pulled dances apart and analyzed them rigorously, and her clarity and imagination, her stunning insights, and even her glaring flaws—all this was there on the page.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
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With their soft bioluminescent blue glow and sleek, modern design, the glasses stood out as both functional and elegant.Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
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Seat adjustment hardware is new and elegant, offering smooth, curved representation of the fixtures that have been a staple in Mercedes vehicles for a decade.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Common ivy is better known as a garden invader or a rather attractive indoor plant that's prone to triggering allergic reactions or irritation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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