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
Instead, the brand states that its designs are intended to accommodate different body types and physiques.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 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
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physiques
Noun
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Dallas is full of extraordinary homes of all shapes, sizes and styles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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The ceiling is decorated with representations of Italian coins from the Etruscans to the early 20th century, the floor consists of colorful geometric mosaics, and gazing down on the scene are busts of various iconic Italian figures, from Marco Polo to Alessandro Volta.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decision drew immediate fire from El-Sayed's primary opponents and national Democratic figures, forcing a rare public reckoning over how far the party should go to recapture young men who abandoned it in record numbers in 2024.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Sacramento residents like Isabelle Fama, 24, the steady increase in fuel costs has led her to change certain habits over the last month.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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As technology has evolved, car shows have also become a stage to debut and promote emerging forms of transportation.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Physiques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiques. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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