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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One of the best ways for an offense to establish physicality is by running the ball over and through the defense and crushing their spirit.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Kriol Star plays a full four-quarter game with physicality and heart, ready to light up the playoffs.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Many former players believe that the NBA lacks physicality in today's era, with players being allowed to foul-bait during games.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
But Hillmon provides something a little different with her physicality inside and her rim-running.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 June 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
Kriol Star plays a full four-quarter game with physicality and heart, ready to light up the playoffs.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Many former players believe that the NBA lacks physicality in today's era, with players being allowed to foul-bait during games.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
But Hillmon provides something a little different with her physicality inside and her rim-running.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 June 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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