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
Examples of physicality in a Sentence
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Peterson and Jackson, both 6-foot running backs weighing 228 and 200 pounds, respectively, add the size and physicality Riley has emphasized at all positions.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The injury came during a flurry of physicality in the last few minutes of the second quarter, which ended with the Pelicans up 54-45 over the Kings at the break.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
And the intoxication of his camera with the leads’ physicality is entirely contagious.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The game was ugly, with thirty turnovers between the two teams, including several at key moments—plus questionable officiating and a level of physicality that seemed on the edge of chaos.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
The physicality includes not only the intricate gymnastics of tongue and lips—to produce sound as well as adjust pitch and volume—but also gesticulation.
—R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 31 Mar. 2024
Scouting Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has emphasized the need for solid, consistent defense, toughness and physicality since the start of training camp.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Similarly, acrobatics fill the Benzini acts, but the cast’s precision and physicality also buoy seemingly mundane tasks such as the hammering of stakes to pull up the tent: This is a life of ever-present risk, necessitating ever-present athleticism.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
He’s certainly scaled back on the physicality of his performance style.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The injury came during a flurry of physicality in the last few minutes of the second quarter, which ended with the Pelicans up 54-45 over the Kings at the break.
—Michael McGough, Sacramento Bee, 20 Apr. 2024
And the intoxication of his camera with the leads’ physicality is entirely contagious.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2024
The game was ugly, with thirty turnovers between the two teams, including several at key moments—plus questionable officiating and a level of physicality that seemed on the edge of chaos.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024
The physicality includes not only the intricate gymnastics of tongue and lips—to produce sound as well as adjust pitch and volume—but also gesticulation.
—R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 31 Mar. 2024
Scouting Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has emphasized the need for solid, consistent defense, toughness and physicality since the start of training camp.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Similarly, acrobatics fill the Benzini acts, but the cast’s precision and physicality also buoy seemingly mundane tasks such as the hammering of stakes to pull up the tent: This is a life of ever-present risk, necessitating ever-present athleticism.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024
He’s certainly scaled back on the physicality of his performance style.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 20 Mar. 2024
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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