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
Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner looks statuesque while in the arms of her man, Gus Wenner.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The shopper’s guide, somewhere on the sixth floor, was a tall, statuesque redhead.
—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
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
The shopper’s guide, somewhere on the sixth floor, was a tall, statuesque redhead.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
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The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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So much of what Diaspora is doing is making sure that the farmers’ spices are getting to you in a beautiful, fresh state.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The idea is that in a society that has allegedly become hostile to men—male privilege coded as toxic masculinity, and so on—the only way for boys to gain an edge is to be handsome.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Louise touched her phone screen to look at the picture of Diana again—gorgeous Diana smiling into the wind, all that thick hair billowing.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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That’s where this utterly gorgeous face-framing look comes in.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Of course, all of the discourse is taking place on the lovely, totally non-toxic place that is the internet.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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And your answers were so lovely.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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His disaffection baffles his acquaintances and pains his tubercular wife (a superb Quinn Jackson), whose doctor (Lambert Tamin) has only contempt for her husband’s agonizing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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UConn's superb sophomore already has five points in the first four minutes of this semifinal, including a 3-pointer.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling dandelions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Owls beat Tennessee in the Sweet 16 three years ago as part of a stunning run to the Final Four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The water tower’s attractive exterior design appears to be an extension of the other residences.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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