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 Perry showed off her toned physique in a black and white bikini that featured bottoms with buckles on each hip. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025 An avuncular figure in his 70s with the physique of a man who has enjoyed life, Pier Luigi fell in love with sailing in his late teens, when a family friend took him for a cruise in a sloop. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025 A lot of Kerstin’s desire has been pooled toward improving all parts of his game, not least of which is his physique. Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025 Back in July, 50 Cent took aim at Blunts’ physique, posting a photo of the rapper and mocking his appearance. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for physique
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Noun
  • The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The phone box has an important connection to its location, as the man who designed the K2 model of classic British phone boxes, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, drew inspiration from the Dulwich Picture Gallery's mausoleum when creating its unique shape.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The print is encased in a golden polystyrene frame that looks inspired by antique baroque frames of the early 17th century.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Images from the scene showed the front part of the top deck of the bus smashed in and its metal frame badly dented, as first responders cordoned off the area.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In behind-the-scenes photos exclusive to PEOPLE, Rosalía flaunts her figure and her long, flowing brunette hair while modeling.
    Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • How much inflation erodes your own current standard of living will vary far more among individuals than the CPI figure indicates.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Around many of these newborn stars, the surrounding gas forms protoplanetary disks, dense fields of material from which planets can be born.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The friends were both wearing some form of American flag on their outfits and were visiting from Syracuse, New York.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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