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 Even host Terry Crews, known for his own buff physique, was impressed. Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 July 2025 Prior to this trip, the last time Biles flaunted her physique in a bikini was back in March during her birthday trip to the Bahamas. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 8 July 2025 On Friday, the 21-year-old actress took to Instagram to post a trio of photos showing off her toned physique in a skimpy string bikini. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025 Paul should have a size/physique advantage over Chavez, as the former is accustomed to fighting at around 200 pounds, which is the limit for tonight's bout. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for physique
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Noun
  • Because the shape was incomplete, the alert was sent out to all of Warren County, and some of Montgomery County, Centerville and Middletown.
    The Enquirer, The Enquirer, 30 July 2025
  • Ortiz, whose ban was announced on July 3 and later extended through the end of next month, has been keeping in pitching shape at an independent training facility in town.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Eventually, Nate and Polly get to occupy the same frame, a visual reinforcement of their growing bond.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Scalloped edges give the piece a whimsical feel, while the sturdy steel frame grounds it with practical durability.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The 2025 figure is a 7% increase from last year and the highest tally since 2021, when Indianapolis reported a 15-year high of 1,928 people experiencing homelessness.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
  • The Trisha Paytas baby theory centers around the unfounded idea that Paytas' babies are reincarnated famous figures.
    Caroline Blair, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The game will raise money for the nonprofit Carver Center for Families, which provides counseling and other forms of support for families.
    Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • For Heredia, business has always been a form of service.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 29 July 2025

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“Physique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physique. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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