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 Pushing those boundaries gave the best physique work a subversive edge. Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025 Heroin chic was, in part, a swing of the pendulum from the über healthy look of the ’80s—think supermodels Cindy Crawford and Elle Macpherson, Jane Fonda’s workout tapes, and Schwarzenegger’s Terminator physique. José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 12 May 2025 Regular Janes posted their amateurish snapshots, showcasing lean yet shapely physiques attained through weight training, minimal to no cardio, and a caloric intake generous enough to make Marie Claire vomit. Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 10 May 2025 Over the years, the Ravens have had success with many similar physiques and athletic profiles. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for physique
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Noun
  • By factoring in island shape, reef type and location, scientists and policymakers can make smarter, more effective decisions.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The Buckeyes are in good shape for the foreseeable future with former five-stars Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair both on the roster, but most programs like to take a quarterback every year.
    Grace Raynor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Most recently, the brand revived its Johnny Cash collection with a pair of rectangular frames modeled after those worn by the musician during his infamous arrest in 1965.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
  • The sectional comes in a gray frame with black cushions and a brown frame with beige cushions, and both are on sale up to 57 percent off.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Barcelona were playing in their 100th game in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, only the fourth team after Olympique Lyonnais, Arsenal and Wolfsburg to reach that figure.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The latest price tag for the parade is $30 million, a figure that could rise as high as $45 million.
    George Petras, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Newsweek reached out to Harris' political team for comment via her contact form.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
  • After operating in obscurity, casting directors are finally getting recognition in the form of an Oscar.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 May 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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