physicality
noun
phys·i·cal·i·ty
ˌfi-zə-ˈka-lə-tē 
plural physicalities
1
: intensely physical orientation : predominance of the physical usually at the expense of the mental, spiritual, or social
2
: a physical aspect or quality
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For its painstaking physicality alone, stop-motion is inherently impressive as an animation technique, no matter the scale or budgetary specifics of the project.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The offensive line absorbed an instruction to play with some more physicality.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
George Atkinson, the last member of the team’s beloved defense in the 1970s known for its unprecedented physicality, died Monday at 78.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
White’s size and physicality appealed to Mike Vrabel’s staff this spring, specifically outside linebackers coach Mike Smith.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
The offensive line absorbed an instruction to play with some more physicality.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
George Atkinson, the last member of the team’s beloved defense in the 1970s known for its unprecedented physicality, died Monday at 78.
—Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
White’s size and physicality appealed to Mike Vrabel’s staff this spring, specifically outside linebackers coach Mike Smith.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for physicality
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“Physicality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physicality. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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