physique

Definition of physiquenext
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 For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances. Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 10 May 2026 Talent is not, in my mind, something that God gave you, your physique or athletic abilities. Eric Koreen, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 The 38-year-old Smart, whose harrowing kidnapping story captivated the nation, announced her latest endeavor on Instagram over the weekend with a photo showing off her impressive physique. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 But with Thieneman and McNeil-Warren off the board, the Bears add a pass rusher instead with Young, who has a physique like he’s built in a lab. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physique
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Noun
  • Well, starting later this week, the jetstream is going to get all sorts of funky and bent out of shape.
    Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
  • Templates give the week a shape without locking anyone into a rigid menu.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The rooms Each stand-alone A-frame tent is structured and designed the exact same—the only difference between the rooms is the view.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
  • That brings the global total to $145 million over the three days and $165 million over the four-day frame.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Headline global inventory figures can be misleading as much of the oil stored worldwide cannot be used immediately, said Currie, Carlyle’s chief strategy officer of energy pathways and co-chairman of Abaxx Markets.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 May 2026
  • Finally, Hill and Carter may want to direct some of that outrage toward another figure closely tied to the Giants organization.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Expectations were raised by their early-season form and there was a tangible sense of momentum after the win against Chelsea.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 27 May 2026
  • Such preparation will have to come in many forms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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