physiques

Definition of physiquesnext
plural of physique
as in shapes
the type of body that a person has she had a well-toned physique

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Recent Examples of physiques The trend also comes at a time when weight-loss medications are on the rise, more ultra-thin physiques appear to dominate red carpets and some social media users have built platforms off the outward pursuit of thinness. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 Thanks in part to Ozempic, thin is back in, with once-plus-size celebrities sporting svelter physiques, and some already-slim stars now verging on gaunt. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026 Part of this reflects the culture in South Korea, where rigid beauty standards have traditionally valued fair skin, slender physiques and hyper-feminine features. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026 Bain and Mauigoa both look like top 10 picks and Day 1 contributors with the kind of power and pro-ready physiques to have staying power in this violent league. Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 Despite their absence from television, fans have observed that both Kassidy and Quen have been working on their physiques, showing noticeable changes. Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 Jost simply ratcheted up the volume and the attacks on soldiers’ physiques. Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025 In one picture, the married couple's younger son, Joaquin, looked like a spitting image of his dad, both showing off their toned physiques in a shirtless snap by the water. Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • The results were colorful, bursting with shapes and patterns, but often totally bizarre.
    Gabe Montesanti, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Now in its 10th year in the Golden State, TinyFest brings together dozens of homebuilders and merchants who showcase the concept, their many shapes and forms, all in one place.
    Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While many departures could be precautionary rather than permanent, the figures point to a rupture in what had been a steady migration from Britain to the Gulf.
    Emma Graham,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The recent figures don’t represent a retreat for the sector; on the contrary, 2025 was a record year for climate fund closes.
    Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As the Moon moves into Cancer, your attention shifts to spending, priorities, and the habits tied to both.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Our beliefs, attitudes and habits can either reinforce or challenge ageism.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Broadly speaking, the panel was addressed to the arts, not only the visual arts but also all forms of writing, including journalism.
    John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Solar energy is still one of the cheapest forms of energy, and energy is in higher demand than ever, partly due to artificial intelligence data center construction.
    Ayurella Horn-Muller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Physiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiques. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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