physical appearance

noun

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

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Meanwhile, the more Mother fed on brain fluid, the more her physical appearance began to resemble that of a human. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026 The track's lyrics tackle the conflicting feelings that someone can feel toward their physical appearance after undergoing a significant change, such as childbirth. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 11 May 2026 Dave Coulier has shared a health update while addressing online users who have commented on changes to his voice and physical appearance. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 What started as a personal outlet quickly gained traction, drawing both praise and criticism, much of which is centered not on her qualifications, but on her physical appearance. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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