statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk 
: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness
especially
: having a tall and shapely form
a statuesque actress
statuesquely
adverb
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Both were — and still are — stunning, sporty types who had to be informed of their own statuesque beauty early in their careers.
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
This statuesque agave plant will bring some Southwestern charm to your space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
The true object of Bull’s desire, however, is statuesque pedigree show dog Honey, voiced by Kathryn Hahn.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Often, the victim is a family member, as was famously done by Charles Bronson in Death Wish and has continued years later with statuesque presences like Liam Neeson (with Taken easily being the most famous modern example), Gerard Butler and Jason Statham.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2025
This statuesque agave plant will bring some Southwestern charm to your space.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2025
The true object of Bull’s desire, however, is statuesque pedigree show dog Honey, voiced by Kathryn Hahn.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Often, the victim is a family member, as was famously done by Charles Bronson in Death Wish and has continued years later with statuesque presences like Liam Neeson (with Taken easily being the most famous modern example), Gerard Butler and Jason Statham.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuesque. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌstach-ə-ˈwesk
: resembling a statue especially in size, gracefulness, or beauty
especially
: tall and attractive
a statuesque actress
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