physicality
noun
phys·i·cal·i·ty
ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 
plural physicalities
1
: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social
2
: a physical aspect or quality
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Suarez is the rare blend of size, skill and physicality, giving the Horned Frogs one of the unique basketball players in the country.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is a more polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Hill only had about nine weeks to prep for the film, based on designs for a previous actor which Hill had to adjust to fit Elordi’s physicality, and Elordi only had four weeks of prep to get ready to throw ships around.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
Gonzalez, not known for his physicality, delivered a big hit and didn't allow a catch in man-to-man coverage.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Dec. 2025
Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is a more polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Hill only had about nine weeks to prep for the film, based on designs for a previous actor which Hill had to adjust to fit Elordi’s physicality, and Elordi only had four weeks of prep to get ready to throw ships around.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2025
Gonzalez, not known for his physicality, delivered a big hit and didn't allow a catch in man-to-man coverage.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physicality
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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