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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 As her physique sharpens, Janie rises fast, but her grip on reality fractures. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 In his post, Bennett shared a video of himself pumping iron while building his physique, presumably for his General Hospital scenes. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 The state also required people to do a series of chin-ups and push-ups and dips that demanded upper body strength that seemed to favor the male physique, but Gayle fought her way through those. — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026 Feelings for the character, who dressed like a luchador and stretched the limits of superherodom’s already outrageous spectrum of physiques, ranged from curiosity to open and outright disdain. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for physique

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Noun

The result looks less like a blade simply ground into shape and more like a form sculpted directly from solid steel.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
The minimalist shape pairs well with jeans, loungewear, and even dresses.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of shape

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Its low-profile frame looks clean and modern, while deep seats give you plenty of room to read, watch, or stretch out.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of frame

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Those figures could make efficiency retrofits attractive as marine fuel costs and emissions requirements rise.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Brand fans have spotted the pieces on everyone from colleagues to Hailey Bieber and Taylor Swift, and Dorsey is now an eight-figure business, according to the company.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of figure

Noun

The National Golf Foundation said in May that the number of female on-course golfers rose 45 percent form 2020 to 2025.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
For the two-part exposé, written in diary form, Steinem assumed a fake identity and accepted a job for several weeks as a bunny.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

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