physical appearance

noun

: the way one looks
He's very proud of his physical appearance.

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And participating in sports that emphasize body functionality over physical appearance can have a positive effect on athletes’ overall well-being. Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026 Alongside technological advancements that capture physical appearance with increasing clarity, there’s been a cultural shift in beauty awareness. William Jones january 29, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 As the name suggests, looksmaxxers share a monomaniacal commitment to improving their physical appearance. Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026 The role ultimately went to Margot Robbie, and Lawrence is convinced that physical appearance was a deciding factor. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physical appearance

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“Physical appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20appearance. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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