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
Adjective
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One is beautiful and famous the world over; the other is even more beautiful yet content not to have to put up with all the fuss and attention.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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What happens when you are forced to choose between a beautiful, vulnerable tradition and your own self-actualization?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The handsome Kennedy heir was seen chatting up several girls.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Claflin’s got the right kind of handsome face for it, all angles and sneers.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not immaterially, its bright-orange color looks absolutely gorgeous against the rest of the sandwich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The film ends with the show itself, which unfurls at the Park Avenue Armory, a gorgeous red-brick 19th-century Upper East Side castle that, inside, resembles nothing so much as the world’s most industrial middle-school gymnasium.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Here, though, lovely poetic imagery is scrambled with old and alternate timelines, sending the reverie in unanticipated and often comic directions.—
Hannah Gold,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The foyer has a step-up entry from the front door, which feels elegant, and the living room is spacious with lovely touches in every direction — notice the built-ins with the arches that bookend the fireplace.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Execution of Operation Epic Fury has been nothing less than superb.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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With four more wins, a superb player will morph into Arizona royalty and 25 years of frustration will melt away.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Still with a chance to win the game, UF point guard Xavian Lee took the ensuring inbounds pass the length of the court and dribbled behind the basket, but the Hawkeyes deflected his pass attempt to Haugh in the lane to secure the stunning upset.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With its elegant styling, comfortable three-row layout and strong hybrid powertrain, the TX stands as a polished new flagship in Lexus’ SUV lineup.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Onassis enlisted high society decorator Sister Parish to design the interiors, creating an elegant yet comfortable setting where the young political power couple entertained Washington insiders and journalists.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Individual plants live for 300 years with attractive, but sterile, red flower spikes.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Both have other attractive abilities.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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