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Recent Examples of physique
Peoples, meanwhile, credited his improved physique for taking his game to the next level.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Their grey hairs and perhaps softer physiques, things that many of us will be forced to reckon with over time, are juxtaposed with an athleticism that seems superhuman to someone acutely aware of how much even just sleeping wrong can hurt after a certain age.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
When Nanjiani returns to Bagel or his muscular physique later in the show, it’s not performed with a wink.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
D’Angelo’s dark caramel physique was trim; his hair looked like a cross between corner-stoop braids and Bob Marley’s Natty Dread period.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Their grey hairs and perhaps softer physiques, things that many of us will be forced to reckon with over time, are juxtaposed with an athleticism that seems superhuman to someone acutely aware of how much even just sleeping wrong can hurt after a certain age.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
When Nanjiani returns to Bagel or his muscular physique later in the show, it’s not performed with a wink.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
D’Angelo’s dark caramel physique was trim; his hair looked like a cross between corner-stoop braids and Bob Marley’s Natty Dread period.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physique
Noun
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For a similar pair without the sticker shock, these $16 sunnies sport a similar shape.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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On a recent afternoon, after days of sun and above freezing temps, the skating path looked a bit slushy, but Hudella offered assurance that with the thermometer dropping to near zero in the coming forecast, the ice would be in good shape by the time the gates opened for real.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From then on, the final frame was a slow burn of foul calls and free throws.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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The bra’s signature M frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, and poking throughout the day.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Fallings prices boon to renters, challenge for developers Apartment List uses citywide figures, and changes vary neighborhood by neighborhood.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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No casualty figures were released.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The final slide of her carousel featured a video of her trying her hand at Muay Thai, a form of Thai boxing.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freezing fog makes driving, boating, flying, and other forms of transportation particularly hazardous.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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