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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 There were also pristine Vespas from Piaggio's collection displayed like posing models to admire, and soaking up attention usually directed toward the nearby marbles with idealized physiques. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 Suggesting that the media and fashion industries promote extremely thin female bodies and lean, muscular male physiques, the researchers concluded that has normalized unsafe body sizes. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Johnson's appearance sparked buzz when fans noticed his visibly slimmer physique at the 2025 Venice International Film Festival. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026 Like many of his friends, he was equipped with an athletic physique. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for physique

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What differentiates Ammortal from the glut of wellness and optimization products on the market, according to its charismatic and observably in-shape founder, is the promise of a more all-encompassing experience of physical and mental restoration.

— Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
The compatibility between their shapes allows lactase to break lactose apart into its simple sugar components, which are more easily managed by the digestive system.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026

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That figure again held true across parties, with 64% of Democrats, 69% of Republicans and 63% of Independents sharing the sentiment.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the House Oversight Committee as lawmakers investigate the network of powerful people connected with Epstein.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026

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By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
However, the siblings weren’t necessarily always in top form.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

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