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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There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Pull out your credit card to shop elevated bedroom furniture finds like a stylish frame to sleep in on the weekends or a handsome dresser to store your trove of winter sweaters.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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Heidi Klum has the most handsome dates as son Henry and husband Tom Kaulitz accompany her to the amfAR Gala in Cannes on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Aside from being a stunning reminder of just how gorgeous cosmic objects can be, this image of the Crystal Ball Nebula also reminds us of how looking back into space is akin to looking back in time.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
22 May 2026
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Their first album in nine years, Paradessence, surveys a global landscape defined by genocide, climate catastrophe, and post-pandemic disorder with clarity, weaving unnerving builds with gorgeous, blooming moments best listened to in one fell swoop.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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Our lovely guide Sherelyn took us out to one of her favorite spots, a little backyard tasting room run by winemaker Simon Groves, who runs labels Groves and Filly with his wife, Amanda Ritchie, as well as the Foley family's Runholder.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Nymph is soft and sweet and hot and pungent and textured and strange and lovely.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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An unsettled gubernatorial contest In the gubernatorial race, none of the many Democratic candidates has been able to consolidate a sizable lead, creating a lingering apprehension that Republicans could somehow eke out a stunning upset in the biggest of blue states.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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And that’s exactly what happened in March, when Richard Mille moved to a stunning new spot on 20 Avenue Princesse Alice—marking a luxury destination that firmly establishes the watchmaker’s position in the Principality.—
Ming Liu,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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The wrap-style ruffle hemline adds elegant volume and dimension to its skirt.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Brugal French 88 Made by Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the world’s youngest and fifth generation rum master, Brugal Rum is rooted in Dominican heritage, perfect for this tropical yet elegant cocktail.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Feniger said the company's margin profile is attractive and that the company has a differentiated offering, which gives it a leg up against competitors.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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But as Spirit canceled more flights, more attractive times opened for JetBlue.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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