physical appearance

noun

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

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The term refers to the process of maximizing one's physical appearance through hygiene, fitness and style − sometimes to a dangerous degree. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Trump reacted by attacking Springsteen over his physical appearance and urging his MAGA fanbase to boycott the tour. Zack Sharf, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026 The robot made its first public physical appearance at the Taobao Influencer Festival, marking the world’s first live showcase of the platform. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 This isn't the first time Sydney Sweeney has faced an attack on her physical appearance, and the Euphoria star did not comment on Novak's remarks. Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 29 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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