as in physical
of or relating to the human body
corporeal cravings such as hunger and thirst
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Recent Examples of corporeal
No corporeal zone was off-limits either, as previously undiscussed body parts were platformed in new ways.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The massive and systematic erasure of the subject’s corporeal or cranial profiles under the promises of collectivized universal freedom has suddenly acquired the features of the fascist unifier, if not yet worn with the pride of a helmet, then at least with that of an armband or a brassard.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
At its première, at the Avignon Festival, in 2023, this two-and-a-half-hour exercise in corporeal commitment was greeted as both a scandal and a career-making success.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Also at play is the culture of sport itself, an arena of ultimate corporeal sacrifice — and a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The massive and systematic erasure of the subject’s corporeal or cranial profiles under the promises of collectivized universal freedom has suddenly acquired the features of the fascist unifier, if not yet worn with the pride of a helmet, then at least with that of an armband or a brassard.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
At its première, at the Avignon Festival, in 2023, this two-and-a-half-hour exercise in corporeal commitment was greeted as both a scandal and a career-making success.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Also at play is the culture of sport itself, an arena of ultimate corporeal sacrifice — and a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corporeal
Adjective
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The initiative will bring together agents from across the country in what the bureau describes as a structured team-building exercise aimed at reinforcing physical readiness and cohesion across field offices.—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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By depicting the most awkward and unpleasant aspects of puberty — from raging hormones to physical transformations and much, much more — the series helps dispel the embarrassment and shame associated with adolescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Another was arrested at his home on suspicion of felony hit-and-run causing great bodily injury or death.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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“Corporeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corporeal. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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