statuesque

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for statuesque
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Adjective
  • So whether your interest involves creating beautiful spaces, improving people's health, or something completely different, there's no reason not to explore its business potential.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Nicky Hilton Rothschild poses with some beautiful flowers at the Net-a-Porter & Mr Porter Summer in the Hamptons Cocktail Party in Sagaponack, N.Y. on July 17.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 July 2025
Adjective
  • Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career.
    Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
  • Right now, a wide variety of styles are available for a fraction of their original price, like these preppy Sperry Top-Sider Men’s Gold Cup Boat Shoe Loafers, $65 off, that are suited for sun, sand, and surf, but are handsome enough to wear out to dinner.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • This gorgeous version from J.Crew features an intricate shell pattern that’s darling for beach getaways.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
  • Staking is necessary to keep those gorgeous flowers upright, and the best method is to use a single stake for each stem.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • This week’s picks include a Park Slope two-bedroom with a pair of wood-burning fireplaces and a one-bedroom on Clinton Hill’s historic mansion row with a lovely triple-bay window.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 22 July 2025
  • Playful and complex, just a lovely wine to enjoy with friends.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • In a stunning video obtained by the Daily News, two men are seen grabbing and kicking a third male around 12:59 p.m. near Commonwealth and Westchester Aves.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • But nowhere is quite as stunning as Sea Watch on the Ocean.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 July 2025
  • The dress has elegant puff sleeves, romantic florals, and a square-neck that keeps you covered.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • If the team were inclined to bolster that position, Auburn’s Ike Irish and North Carolina’s Luke Stevenson would each be attractive options.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
  • The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive sun.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 13 July 2025

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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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