statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk 
: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness
especially
: having a tall and shapely form
a statuesque actress
statuesquely
adverb
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The dwarf nana pomegranate is a small shrub that thrives in hotter climates, and will fit into your home as easily as a statuesque tree.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.
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What happens when Rebecca Hall, a statuesque woman with a face meant to be painted by John Singer Sargent, turns into a more beautiful person?
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The statuesque beauty has remained a steady presence throughout Hart’s career highs and public challenges.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
There was a draping red satin gown paired with black gloves, a plunging diaphanous chartreuse number paired with a cape, a leather and lace peplum moment, and a statuesque shredded silver gown, to name just a few.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
What happens when Rebecca Hall, a statuesque woman with a face meant to be painted by John Singer Sargent, turns into a more beautiful person?
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The statuesque beauty has remained a steady presence throughout Hart’s career highs and public challenges.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuesque. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌstach-ə-ˈwesk
: resembling a statue especially in size, gracefulness, or beauty
especially
: tall and attractive
a statuesque actress
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