physical appearance

noun

: the way one looks
He's very proud of his physical appearance.

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Witnesses alleged Wright was hiring staff based on their physical appearance versus professional qualifications. Andrea Hsu, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Among the allegations are accusations that senior staff berated employees in front of colleagues and made staffing decisions based on physical appearance rather than professional qualifications. Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 The decision came amid heightened public scrutiny surrounding Grande’s health and physical appearance. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Users can customize physical appearance details to help the companion blend naturally into the household. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical appearance

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“Physical appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20appearance. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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