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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Last week, such physicality — highlighted by Christian Elliss’ crushing sideline blow of Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart — pushed the Pats into their bye week with a 10th straight win.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The key for both teams is physicality in the trenches as well as keeping the ball out of the hands of the opposing offense.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
Suarez is the rare blend of size, skill and physicality, giving the Horned Frogs one of the unique basketball players in the country.
—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
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 7 Dec. 2025
The key for both teams is physicality in the trenches as well as keeping the ball out of the hands of the opposing offense.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025
Suarez is the rare blend of size, skill and physicality, giving the Horned Frogs one of the unique basketball players in the country.
—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
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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