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 In his view, physique is part of why student-athletes play well on social media. Cornell Watson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 The athlete’s physique is both a marvel and a weapon. Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025 At Coen’s instruction, Harvey’s shirtless photo from the combine was projected onto part of the screen covering the far wall, displaying the running back’s muscular physique. Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025 What Are The Benefits? Beyond the promise of a more toned physique, Dr. Levine explained that Emsculpt Neo offers serious functional benefits too. Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for physique
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  • Amazon Just Canceled The No. 2 Show In Its Top 10 List Ergonomic Shape And Angle The MX Ergo S trackball has a shape that’s similar to the legendary Logitech MX 3S mouse, probably one of the most popular premium mice on the market.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Choose a mowing pattern based on your yard’s shape and obstacles—straight lines work well for open spaces, while curves are easier around trees and beds.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 May 2025
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  • The frames were built in Poland and shipped by a barge through the European river network to Marseille’s port on France’s southern coast for the contractor to pour the concrete to create 18 cubes.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Down 70-58 going into the fourth quarter, Miller tore off 25 points in the final frame while trash-talking, staring down and making the choke sign to Knicks superfan and director Spike Lee.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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  • Marvel films are littered with figures we’re supposed to identify with who triumph over their foes by showily revealing their true selves.
    Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 May 2025
  • The latest price tag for the parade is $30 million, a figure that could rise as high as $45 million.
    George Petras, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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  • The silver coins — called denarii — were introduced in Rome in 211 B.C. and were the dominant form of currency for about 500 years, per the Art Institute of Chicago.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • This week's exercise is a great example of that, as the Kneeling Medicine Ball Slam features a movement arc overhead that wouldn't be possible with other forms of resistance.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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