physique

as in shape
the type of body that a person has she had a well-toned physique

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Recent Examples of physique The star, who voices the braggadocious Polynesian deity Maui in both Moana and Moana 2, has revealed the true nature of his hulking physique in the upcoming live-action version of the princess story. EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024 The idea is for contestants in peak physical shape compete to claim the honor of the ultimate physique. Peter White, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 The daughter of Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen flaunted her fit physique in risqué white lingerie and large matching angel wings. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 31 Oct. 2024 In photos shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the actor, 53, was spotted showing off an ultra-muscular physique while vacationing on the shores of Barbados on Saturday, Dec. 21. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for physique 
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Noun
  • This Rodeo wallet from Carhartt features a longer, rectangular shape in Carhartt’s rugged leather and provides plenty of compartments for organizing checks, business cards, receipts, cash and cards.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.
    E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Pistons kept their distance with a 28-22 final frame to earn their fifth straight win.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • His track record and 5-9 frame led to skepticism about his power — and that only grew louder after slugging .343 with one homer in his 26-game pro debut at Fort Myers.
    Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • He’s been among the most vocal figures during film sessions.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Going back to the late 1980s, the S&P 500 has returned 10.4% per year on average, pretty close to that 9.8% figure.
    Michael Foster, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Extolling the power of the form, Salles took to the Criterion Closet recently to share his appreciation for a number of films that have shaped him as an artist and continue to inspire.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 18 Jan. 2025
  • As climate disasters continue to happen more frequently—and the world faces a new potential pandemic in the form of bird flu—business looks extremely good for wellness influencers adept at turning disease and disasters into marketing hooks.
    Anna Merlan, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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