as in beautiful
having a tall and pleasing form like that of a statue
a statuesque young woman His statuesque physique makes him a natural for modeling.
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Recent Examples of statuesque
The shopper’s guide, somewhere on the sixth floor, was a tall, statuesque redhead.
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
The dress made Martin, whom Paltrow shares with former husband and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, appear even more statuesque than the 21-year-old model does ordinarily.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of one of Manhattan’s most-iconic green spaces, the dog appeared deeply uninterested in socializing, maintaining a statuesque pose while other Shibas around it mirrored the same awkward detachment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Problem is, the only version of the Miami Dolphins quarterback being consistently offered these days is statuesque Tua, and this has to be my least favorite of all.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
The dress made Martin, whom Paltrow shares with former husband and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, appear even more statuesque than the 21-year-old model does ordinarily.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
Set against the backdrop of one of Manhattan’s most-iconic green spaces, the dog appeared deeply uninterested in socializing, maintaining a statuesque pose while other Shibas around it mirrored the same awkward detachment.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Problem is, the only version of the Miami Dolphins quarterback being consistently offered these days is statuesque Tua, and this has to be my least favorite of all.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
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Loft Twist Off-the-shoulder Sweater The beautiful twisted detailing at the neckline of this Loft top sets it apart from other off-the-shoulder styles—and it’s double discounted to just $18 in a full range of sizes.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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This Hubble Space Telescope image is not just a beautiful scene, but also a tool scientists can use to study stellar evolution.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Waterfield was a handsome idol returning home with a championship to a movie star wife, in the golden age of Hollywood.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Paper Plane is like a whiskey and orange juice that grew up handsome, and for whom everything is going right.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
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This half-zip has an oversized fit that’s ideal for casual wear, and six different colors are on sale, including gorgeous jewel tones like Red Merlot and Cosmo.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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For minimalists, Abasks’s smart leather bags come in gorgeous hues, and feature washable interiors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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And Ann Bridgman of Just the Thing Decorating in Southlake has seen pet owners consider just giving up on having a lovely home.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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My first night was in a Farmhouse Meadow Studio, with a vaulted ceiling, dormer, gas fireplace, and a huge sliding glass door opening onto a patio (which would’ve been lovely if the weather were warmer).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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There’s a tension, too, between the observant realism of Layton’s style and the derivativeness of the plotting, though the three leads, all superb, smooth it over with considerable skill.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some offer sweeping waterfront views, others cozy corners made for lingering conversations, but all pair superb food with intimate ambiance.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hašek led the Czechs on a stunning run to a gold medal at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Save 47 percent on a stunning coffee table book that adds color and doubles as an instant conversation starter.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The sheen of the leather, the oversized round buckle—these flat sandals are inherently elegant and modern without trying to be so.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Cellini was no doubt an elegant dress watch, though, as Coogler makes clear.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Analyst Matt Dellatorre and team says the pharma stock is extremely attractive at current levels and that investors should remain calm.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Colors range from purple to pink, and the low-growing foliage makes an attractive ground cover.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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