physical appearance

noun

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

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That will mean a longer daily commute for their family, too, which may be stressful for Colin, who has Noonan syndrome, a disorder affecting growth, physical appearance, muscle tone and learning. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025 For Firestone’s outcasts, fashion—and physical appearance in general—takes on world-shattering importance. Audrey Wollen, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 His physical appearance isn’t like mine, but his general impatience, his philosophy is probably closer to mine than the other characters in that book. Greg Carannante, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025 For many, especially women navigating societal expectations, relationship between physical appearance and inner confidence can be a delicate yet complex topic. Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 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 3 May. 2025.

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