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Recent Examples of physique
As his skating and physique improve, the Ducks might have a quicker version of Corey Perry in their midst.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
White set an intention after the 2021-22 season to better himself as a player and teammate, working on his physique and ballhandling in the offseason to transform into a well-rounded combo guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Thor had the physique of a god, so Hemsworth spent a lot of time working out and training to play the part.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
White set an intention after the 2021-22 season to better himself as a player and teammate, working on his physique and ballhandling in the offseason to transform into a well-rounded combo guard.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Thor had the physique of a god, so Hemsworth spent a lot of time working out and training to play the part.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physique
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Each fancy vivid stone was perfectly matched in intensity and quality, but presented in different shapes—squares, emeralds, Asschers, or hearts, for example—that were chosen for their fire and saturation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2026
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The marks of Timinsky’s drawing are quite visible on these shapes, suggesting the energetic scrubbing motion that must have made them.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the bottom of the frame, Texas loaded the bases on Ethan Mendoza's single and a pair of walks, but could not cash in.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Big brains would mingle with money and power, often convened at salon-like gatherings thrown by powerful literary agents like John Brockman, who represented figures like Pinker.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Early narratives of a mass user exodus prompted by service outages and censorship concerns now appear overstated, according to new figures.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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The first item is already down on paper in the form of Team Netherlands’ World Baseball Classic roster.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The notices would also need to have a simple, easy-to-find protest form.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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