: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
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she had a well-toned physique
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At Coen’s instruction, Harvey’s shirtless photo from the combine was projected onto part of the screen covering the far wall, displaying the running back’s muscular physique.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Its five sharp-as-heck blades are thoughtfully spaced, readily adapting to your physique's little curves and contours.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
What Are The Benefits? Beyond the promise of a more toned physique, Dr. Levine explained that Emsculpt Neo offers serious functional benefits too.
—Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
So, how much does TRT actually influence Kennedy's physique?
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Its five sharp-as-heck blades are thoughtfully spaced, readily adapting to your physique's little curves and contours.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physique
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physique. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk 
: the build of a person's body
Medical Definition
physique
noun
phy·sique
fə-ˈzēk
: the form or structure of a person's body : bodily makeup
a muscular physique
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