skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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In April 2023, skeletal remains were found in a box in a ditch along Blue River Road, and investigators said the box appeared to look like what the two had been taking to the truck.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2026
While bone density is built within the first few decades of your life, your skeletal system still requires care and close consideration well into midlife and beyond.
—Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
In April 2023, skeletal remains were found in a box in a ditch along Blue River Road, and investigators said the box appeared to look like what the two had been taking to the truck.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
After your cave tour, try your hand at gem mining or pursue the impressive exhibit of relics, fossils, and skeletal artifacts, including the remains of a prehistoric bear that dates back 32,300 years.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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