as in beautiful
having a tall and pleasing form like that of a statue
a statuesque young woman His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling.
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Recent Examples of statuesque
To step onto a red carpet, enveloped in her sculptural, statuesque folds of fabric has become a rite of passage for young stars scaling new heights–the dress functioning as a symbolic on-ramp for the beloved ingénue turned bombshell.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Christine Baranski was opera-perfection in white opera gloves and an equally statuesque white gown.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, even with her statuesque physique and Calvin Klein campaigns, Elba was never a professional model.
—Akili King, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Christine Baranski was opera-perfection in white opera gloves and an equally statuesque white gown.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, even with her statuesque physique and Calvin Klein campaigns, Elba was never a professional model.
—Akili King, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
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But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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We’d been told by her family and white friends that our children would be beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Property developers were more than happy to tear down the mansions and build very handsome tall buildings, and quite a few of them were structured as cooperatives.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 Aug. 2025
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There’s a large picture window, a handsome bar, and lighting that is not overly bright.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For a comfortable place to set up home base in the heart of all the action, snag a room at the Courtyard Port St. Lucie Tradition, which is conveniently located in easy walking distance to all the shops, restaurants, trails, parks, and gorgeous greenspaces of the Tradition community.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scrupulous and enterprising reporting rarely combine with such superb storytelling.—
Book Marks
August 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Ghana international was superb against Arsenal and gave Lewis-Skelly a difficult evening.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Dining was in the lovely dining room or outside under propane heaters with cozy Pendleton blankets.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Artist booths will line two paved roads, one of which offers lovely views of the Meadow Lake.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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As guests enter the suite, they are immediately struck by a feature bar and stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip with all of its glitz and glamour.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The stunning display is caused by solar particles interacting with Earth’s magnetic field, and tonight's conditions are just right for the colors to be seen dancing across the sky — weather permitting.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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Clad in stainless steel, the hall’s sweeping concave and convex forms are at once a frothy and elegant statement on Grand Avenue.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The program was created to help providers afford to offer workers attractive benefits with the hopes of keeping them in the field.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since 2013, the Edinburgh accessories brand has been building out a global business that offers artisanal leather products at attractive price points.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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