statuesque

adjective

Definition of statuesquenext
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 Styled by Marc Desir, the Olympian looked statuesque in an over-the-top champagne gown at the 2026 ESPYs in New York City on Wednesday, July 15. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 July 2026 The verdant grounds feature aged olive trees and statuesque palm trees. — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity. — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 The statuesque star wore a red bra top with a thong bottom, posing for a mirror selfie video and photos. — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for statuesque
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
  1. beautiful
  2. handsome
  3. gorgeous
  4. lovely
  5. superb
  6. stunning
  7. elegant
  8. attractive
Adjective
  • Michael Kamen did this beautiful piece for the biggest battle of the movie, which was really low-key and very sad and drawn out, almost like slow motion, and put against the action.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The beautiful thing concerned an eighty-seven-year-old problem, the Jacobian conjecture.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • The dress had a gold backdrop with plenty of metallic hues blended into the swirling pattern, varying shades of silver appearing along the fabric for a gorgeous foil-like motif.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • This chocolate brown suede is gorgeous for the season, and the gold hardware is super striking.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • This also had a boat trip included, a lovely way to cool off after a day walking Barcelona’s lanes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • This rigid, eye-catching collar makes a lovely focal point over plunging necklines and high-collar dresses alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • La Dame utilizes some ingredients only seen here, such as France’s superb Normandy butter.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • His ability to capture Haymitch’s warmth and charm and then weave that into the rage and heartbreak the Hunger Games sparks is superb.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Within two years, an initial examination determined the meteorite hailed from Mars; scientists are now finally digging deeper, with stunning results.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But perhaps the most stunning aspect of the crackup was how hard senior Democrats had worked to avoid it.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • The result feels less like a reinvention and more like a continuation—a thoughtful, elegant bridge between old and new.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But a mysterious man, an eccentric boss, and an otherworldly, elegant hotel lead to a resolution.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • With shares well above their October lows, Cramer cautioned that further gains will depend on sustained execution rather than an attractive valuation alone.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Incorporating open shelves in the kitchen helped maximize storage while enabling the designer to showcase more of the home’s attractive chink log siding.
    — Sallie Lewis, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of attractive

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