physicality

noun phys·i·cal·i·ty \ ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē \

Definition of physicality

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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This physicality combined with his work rate is something Dwight Gayle doesn't posses, as shown by the Englishman going missing in the first two Premier League games.

— SI.com, "Why Aleksander Mitrovic Deserves Another Chance in the Newcastle First Team," 20 Aug. 2017
His physicality is always interesting; watching him slink about clutching an attaché case adds a delicious hint of suspense.

— patti restivo, Laurel Leader, "Bundles of energy in APL Drama Club's latest," 17 Aug. 2017
Fisher said Nasirildeen was a former basketball player who naturally took to football because of his size and ability to turn on the physicality.

— safid deen, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher praises safety Hamsah Nasirildeen," 15 Aug. 2017
But her sheer physicality dominates the enterprise.

— robert w. butler, kansascity, "In sexy ‘Atomic Blonde,’ Charlize Theron makes the Cold War hot," 26 July 2017
Our conversation meanders into pro football’s evolution during Peterson’s career and the lack of physicality that’s now allowed from defenders.

— andy benoit, SI.com, "24 Hours With ... Patrick Peterson, the NFL’s Only Shutdown Cornerback. (Just Ask Him)," 19 July 2017
Maddie Nolan, 5-9, G, Zionsville Maddie is a tough-nosed, gritty wing guard who loves physicality.

— brandon bradley, The Courier-Journal, "Indiana girls basketball: Class of 2019 standouts from first July evaluation period," 18 July 2017
Allen here sheds the anchor of physicality altogether, conjuring spaces entirely emblematic.

— leah ollman, latimes.com, "At Blum & Poe, a 'Cosmic Garden' of ghostly beauty," 14 July 2017
Chalsma directs with a fast pace, a slapsticky physicality and a light tone, and the actors bring charming touches to their roles.

— margaret gray, latimes.com, "'Measure for Measure': Pop the cork and settle in for the latest free Shakespeare in Griffith Park," 14 July 2017

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