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physique

noun

fə-ˈzēk

Definition of physique

as in shape

the type of body that a person has she had a well-toned physique

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Recent Examples of physique But since Oliver Glasner’s appointment, the Austrian has been working with McAtee — who had already spent the summer working on building his physique — on operating in a deeper role. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Sessa is an attractive young man with Tony's impossibly lean physique, who looks good in every single piece of 1975-era costuming. — Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Kratos is known for his incredibly muscular physique in the games, and Bautista has been in remarkable shape throughout his career. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 For the Costa Smeralda outing, Bloom opted for a simple pair of black swim trunks that showed off his toned physique. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physique

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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A little quiet can help your next big idea find its shape.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Super Zoom is better at capturing predictable items, such as objects and animals with consistent shapes and details that AI can more easily interpret.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

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The soft frame stands independently and offers several stimulation options, including a black-and-white spinning ball and a rotating bee.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Across the street, the charred frames of buildings destroyed in the fire still stood, a stark contrast to the bustle inside the Village, where shops welcomed visitors back with opening-day promotions and give-aways.

— Teresa Liu, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

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Activists presented the figures and conclusions at Tuesday's event and were not independently verified by CBS News Atlanta as part of the rally coverage.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Tinubu has also shored up his support base through the defections of erstwhile opposition figures, with 31 of Nigeria’s 36 state governors now members of his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

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This form of high blood pressure is one of several hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
OneWeave suspends thousands of yarns around a central core and weaves them into seamless forms, combining fabric formation with portions of garment assembly.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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