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 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 Fellow supermodel Anok Yai also opted for a literal expression of the statuesque nature of her work, dressed as a Black Madonna in Balenciaga. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Bad Bunny's makeup was done by the artist behind Heidi Klum's statuesque look, Mike Marino, according to Vogue. — Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 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
  • Headed somewhere with beautiful (albeit hilly) cobblestoned streets?
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Absolutely beautiful, absolutely terrifying and absolutely funny.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Later on, Bret wanders away from his friends and runs into Debbie’s father, Terry Schaffer (Wes Bentley), entertaining handsome young men in the hot tub.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The younger Gere plays Robert Mallory, the handsome new student who transfers to Buckley prep at the same time that The Trawler begins killing local teens.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Ocean beaches, gorgeous scenery, and hardy folks who can brave cold winters are among the attractions of the Northeast.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Rota’s gorgeous score swells sweetly as this affair is sketched, but Mario — older and wiser, to quote the Rodgers and Hammerstein song — has his doubts about a man who seems to him like a cad.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • One of the loveliest times of day is in the morning when sun streams through the windows that look out onto the street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • By this lovely account, Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium’s demolition was a dignified affair.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • Lee, so fine in a wide variety of roles from Past Lives to The Morning Show, is superb as a woman playing a role in life as well as piano bars.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hakai-hen’s mecha anime series lineup was also superb, with my beloved Dancouga included (shown below).
    — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • Expect to see everything from elk and moose to bald eagles in one of the most stunning parks in the country.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • It is finished in a stunning coat of pearl white and features a red-leather interior.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of stunning
Adjective
  • Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Follow what feels elegant, interesting, and horizon-widening.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Venus enters Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, making new ideas, cultures, conversations, and experiences feel especially attractive.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive

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