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physique

noun

fə-ˈzēk

Definition of 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 An actor known for his macho presence and muscular physique, Sylvester Stallone does not fit the stereotype of a person with an eating disorder. — Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026 Gavin Francis From its origins in the classical physique and homoerotic spectacle, bodybuilding today often involves the use of steroids whose dangers are not properly understood. — Conor Heffernan, The New York Review of Books, 3 Oct. 2026 Cousins accused a Sacramento reporter of once lifting up his shirt to admire his physique. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The shape skims one’s physique rather than hugging it, creating the kind of movement that made flapper dresses perfect for dancing. — Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physique

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David Chokachi is in the best shape of his life thanks, in part, to an unconventional routine.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Nordic Knots’s rug is one way to add a slight edge to your floors, as its sharp geometry on soft wool juxtaposes the severity of the shapes.

— Alex Eagle, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of shape

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Samsung includes a wall mount and a black bezel in the box, with additional magnetic frame styles available separately to better match your space or taste.

— Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
Because Luke’s Diner was essentially a wooden frame without insulation—and the cast and crew constantly shuffled in and out the door—the December and January shoots on the backlot could be brutal.

— Mara Reinstein, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of frame

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The foundation expects to award about $700 million in grants in 2027, a figure that could rise, a Ford Foundation spokesperson told the Associated Press.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Such restrictions are often put in place over a town or city when high-profile figures, especially the president, are visiting.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of figure

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Tonight’s Venus cazimi could illuminate which opportunities, ambitions, or forms of recognition genuinely appeal to you now.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The legislation would mandate organ donation signup boxes on federal tax forms and applications for benefits, possibly creating tens of thousands of new donors.

— Tony Aiello, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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