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Recent Examples of physique
Doing away with the classic Humpty Dumpty physique, chef Nicolas Cloiseau opts for something less banal and more cubic, channeling his inner Picasso.
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Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
In another set of Instagram pictures from her Cabo trip, Sims flaunted her toned physique in a red-and-white Lemlem two-piece, along with Chanel aviators and multiple pieces from Shylee Rose jewelry.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs.
—J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
In another set of Instagram pictures from her Cabo trip, Sims flaunted her toned physique in a red-and-white Lemlem two-piece, along with Chanel aviators and multiple pieces from Shylee Rose jewelry.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Brazilian tambaqui is a beefy freshwater fish that just happens to have a physique perfect for slicing into meaty, pork-like ribs.
—J.m. Hirsch, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physique
Noun
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Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The show became best known for its extensive use of mixed media — claymation, 3D CGI, and characters of all sorts of different sizes and shapes helped fill out the show’s surreal world.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unlike Meta’s glasses, whose frames are designed by Ray-Ban, Apple’s frames will be conceptualized by an in-house team.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Organized by the curatorial fellow Yifu Liu, the show has trimmings in just about every frame.—
Emilia Petrarca,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Motta routinely demanded six- or seven-figure settlements, and contingency fees often ran as high as forty per cent.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The order matters, because most states use figures from the federal tax form as the starting point for their state tax calculations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Polka dots are just about everywhere this spring, and the bold, timeless pattern is also the easiest statement to style—especially in the form of the Cider Polka Dot Midi Skirt.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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All those metrics are quickly met in the Ultra Fit class, but vigorous activity comes in many forms, each pushing the body to its limit in a short span of time.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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