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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There might not be a better blend of skill, productivity and physicality in the draft.
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Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Nadine Malouf is a master of accents, expressions and physicality playing the regal Penelope and all of the other women in Jane’s life, including her no-nonsense sister, aloof mother, softspoken therapist, vapid yoga instructor, awkward neighbor and gruff housekeeper.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
But that didn't mean the series didn't require physicality.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The Terps did not ask Queen to do much on the defensive end, where he was surrounded by a veteran group, and some question his physicality.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Nadine Malouf is a master of accents, expressions and physicality playing the regal Penelope and all of the other women in Jane’s life, including her no-nonsense sister, aloof mother, softspoken therapist, vapid yoga instructor, awkward neighbor and gruff housekeeper.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 June 2025
But that didn't mean the series didn't require physicality.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The Terps did not ask Queen to do much on the defensive end, where he was surrounded by a veteran group, and some question his physicality.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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 5 Jul. 2025.
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