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 much of it is also dependent on the physicality of the moment.
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The physicality reached postseason levels.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the best Denis performances, such as Alex Descas’ in 35 Shots of Rum or Denis Lavant’s in Beau Travail, are feats of pure physicality.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Adam B. Vary, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The physicality reached postseason levels.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the best Denis performances, such as Alex Descas’ in 35 Shots of Rum or Denis Lavant’s in Beau Travail, are feats of pure physicality.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
With an almost modern-day Charlie Chaplin-esque physicality, Moss dances, contorts, and frolics amongst the shoes, their boxes, and fixtures in the store for a mesmerizing, can't-look-away effect.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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