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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So, just preparing ourselves and our bodies more for that kind of physicality and atmosphere for the postseason.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, though, his physicality was too much.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Spurs responded to the Trail Blazers' physicality while holding them to 10-for-38 shooting on 3-pointers and had a 45-38 rebounding advantage.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Rockets star center Alperen Sengun had 19 points on just 6-for-19 shooting as Ayton met the All-Star’s physicality.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, though, his physicality was too much.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Spurs responded to the Trail Blazers' physicality while holding them to 10-for-38 shooting on 3-pointers and had a 45-38 rebounding advantage.
—ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Rockets star center Alperen Sengun had 19 points on just 6-for-19 shooting as Ayton met the All-Star’s physicality.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for physicality
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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