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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Especially playing through physicality, etc.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
This stretch has been far from perfect, but Jakucionis has also flashed his intriguing potential as a playmaking guard who also has opened eyes with his hustle, improved three-point shooting and physicality on both ends of the court.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
He was called for three offensive fouls showing his frustration with the physicality of the defense.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And the second thing is just his overall strength and physicality.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2026
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
This stretch has been far from perfect, but Jakucionis has also flashed his intriguing potential as a playmaking guard who also has opened eyes with his hustle, improved three-point shooting and physicality on both ends of the court.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
He was called for three offensive fouls showing his frustration with the physicality of the defense.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
And the second thing is just his overall strength and physicality.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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