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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Defenses will be significantly better once the regular season starts, ramping up in effort, connectivity and physicality.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The movie is filled with long takes that owe little to theatrical continuity and instead emphasize the action’s inescapable and demanding physicality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Vijan says Mandanna’s role stands out for its physicality.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
So that note that a director gave me about my physicality really changed the game for me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The movie is filled with long takes that owe little to theatrical continuity and instead emphasize the action’s inescapable and demanding physicality.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2025
Vijan says Mandanna’s role stands out for its physicality.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
So that note that a director gave me about my physicality really changed the game for me.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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