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
Co-chair Venus Williams looks statuesque in a sparkling black gown with a silver neckpiece, inspired by a painting of her in the National Portrait Gallery.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The 31-key hotel is discreetly situated along a row of statuesque white homes just minutes from the town’s center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Olivia Bannerman, a 28-year-old software designer and part-time model, was standing on a rock in Central Park with her statuesque golden retriever, Violet, waiting for a quorum to assemble.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
The dwarf nana pomegranate is a small shrub that thrives in hotter climates, and will fit into your home as easily as a statuesque tree.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The 31-key hotel is discreetly situated along a row of statuesque white homes just minutes from the town’s center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Olivia Bannerman, a 28-year-old software designer and part-time model, was standing on a rock in Central Park with her statuesque golden retriever, Violet, waiting for a quorum to assemble.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
The dwarf nana pomegranate is a small shrub that thrives in hotter climates, and will fit into your home as easily as a statuesque tree.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
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And being obese became beautiful and healthy and then COVID happened and that was another crazy moment for me.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The stakes are high, the KGB agents are handsome, the intelligence is deadly and the costumes are groovy.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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This handsome portable stands out for its incredibly bright and colorful OLED display and full aluminum chassis, giving it luxurious curb appeal at a near-budget price.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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But, expecting parents who are soccer fans can draw inspiration from the beautiful game with a gorgeous baby name inspired by the sport’s past and present stars.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
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Today will be gorgeous with partly sunny skies, highs in the mid to upper 70s with low humidity.—
Mary Ours,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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This linen version has a lovely, floaty silhouette that prevents the fabric from clinging to the skin.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Australia began their campaign with a superb 2-0 win over Türkiye, sitting deep and springing on the counter to devastating effect to give themselves a great chance of reaching the knockout stages.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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The namesake suite is one of the largest in central Rome at more than 2,045 square feet, with superb views over the nearby piazza.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Bosch, the German engineering firm, says its British subsidiary now handles 10,000 import transactions per year, a stunning increase from just 40 annually prior to Brexit.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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In one stunning shot, a dragon surges into battle, casually dragging a toe across the water.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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