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
To step onto a red carpet, enveloped in her sculptural, statuesque folds of fabric has become a rite of passage for young stars scaling new heights–the dress functioning as a symbolic on-ramp for the beloved ingénue turned bombshell.
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Christine Baranski was opera-perfection in white opera gloves and an equally statuesque white gown.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, even with her statuesque physique and Calvin Klein campaigns, Elba was never a professional model.
—Akili King, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer.
—Ben Church, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Christine Baranski was opera-perfection in white opera gloves and an equally statuesque white gown.
—Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024
Contrary to popular belief, even with her statuesque physique and Calvin Klein campaigns, Elba was never a professional model.
—Akili King, Essence, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
Adjective
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This wine estate is located up a beautiful valley west of, and perpendicular to, the axis of the hills that form the Côte d’Or.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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When the competitions began in the 1990s, judges awarded points for things like beautiful architecture and keeping costs low.—
Ryan Kellman,
NPR,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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While at a wedding, Harry (Pascal), a handsome millionaire, starts flirting with her.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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None of that is as interesting as the romance between the novel’s poor orphan Eun-Jae and the handsome prince Yi Beon.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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This wonderful, hopeful video shares the gorgeous songs of these vanishing birds.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The double-height reception room and its gorgeous grand piano add a touch of drama to the living quarters while Philip Jeffries wallpaper and curated vintage furnishings bring warmth and personality to every corner.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The subterranean concert hall has superb sound and aesthetics—the work of the Italian-Danish duo GramFratesi, who drew inspiration from Epicurean philosophy, ancient Greece and the history of artistic expression through the ages—and it’s arranged with great precision and attention to detail.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Once again, the guest cast is superb: Bill Camp, sporting a magnificent handlebar mustache, is gloriously gruff as Wall Street power broker J.P. Morgan, who joins George in his railroad scheme.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The lovely gorge setting makes Screw Auger a popular place to visit in the summer.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Nini Berndt makes lovely work of this bruise-writing, the kind of devastation that leaves you with your fist pressed to your lips, aching hard for everyone involved.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Akeelah and the Bee Keke Palmer shines in her stunning breakout role as spelling genius Akeelah, an 11-year-old girl from South Los Angeles with a gift for words.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Then, follow steep alleys up to Hvar’s medieval hilltop castle, looming high above the town below, for stunning views over the bay and Pakleni islands.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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