skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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Emma Loewe, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Paleontologists have found a 'Dragon price' dinosaur — which may be a missing link in the Tyrannosaurus family tree — and a dinosaur with its skeletal remains covered with remarkably long spiky bones that reach several feet.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 28 Dec. 2025
Indeed, with little risk of being taken off the market, supplement companies have taken liberties with even the skeletal labeling framework outlined by DSHEA.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2025
When the dig team found skeletal remains, construction halted.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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