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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
Adjective
  • Jinkx had a beautiful showing in a season where the queens all got to just show their best every week.
    EW.com, EW.com, 9 July 2025
  • When will Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill go into effect?
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • The main building for what is now the Austin State Hospital is a handsome neoclassical structure designed for the asylum that chartered in 1856.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 4 July 2025
  • An innovation on the part of Buchan, was the glamorous female mastermind, Hilda von Einem, who vies with the handsome Irish intriguer Dominic Medina (please do read ‘Greenmantle’ and the ‘Three Hostages’) as the foil to Richard Hannay.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • On top of the pocket perk, the prints of this high-waist maxi skirt are gorgeous, with pretty florals, geometric designs, and solid colors.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 4 July 2025
  • This crossbody phone case is made from genuine leather and has gorgeous gold accents.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.
    Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Amazon This picture book from Chronicle Books is a favorite at WIRED for its lovely images and engaging story of environmental scientist Ken Nedimeyer, whose passion for marine biology, particularly coral, led him to found the Coral Restoration Foundation.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 10 July 2025
  • This jar candle has a lovely fragrance reminiscent of a tropical island, featuring citrus, florals and vanilla elements.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • The broad market index made a stunning turnaround from its April lows to end June with a second-quarter gain of nearly 11%.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 5 July 2025
  • Bayern Munich have won the Champions League on six separate occasions while PSG finally got over the line this season with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan that could mark the beginning of an era of dominance for the French giants.
    Darren Richman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Order the celebration of summer strawberries, which includes an incredibly elegant presentation of shave ice.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.
    Hemanth Golla, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The use of renewable coconut husks may be an attractive point for anyone looking to make their home more eco-conscious.
    Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025

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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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