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
What happens when Rebecca Hall, a statuesque woman with a face meant to be painted by John Singer Sargent, turns into a more beautiful person?
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The statuesque beauty has remained a steady presence throughout Hart’s career highs and public challenges.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner looks statuesque while in the arms of her man, Gus Wenner.
—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
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
The statuesque beauty has remained a steady presence throughout Hart’s career highs and public challenges.
—Essence, 12 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning and Gus Wenner looks statuesque while in the arms of her man, Gus Wenner.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for statuesque
Adjective
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Although Duchossois’ acquisition of Arlington Park in 1983 and his ownership of the luxurious track overshadowed his achievements as a breeder, his beautiful Hill ‘N Dale Farm near Barrington was a model breeding farm, as impressive as any of those in Kentucky.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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To some extent, the cool commercial logic of the fashion industry—which transforms beautiful, original works into cheaply reproducible goods, season after season—echoes that of Hollywood, which regularly cannibalizes and, yes, franchises its greatest successes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After a bit of back-and-forth, one of the crew members grabbed a plastic bag and handed it to a tall, radiantly handsome Canadian actor named Marc.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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But having said that, there is also a tenable argument against the team handing him a handsome pay raise.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Queen Elizabeth stepped out in a gorgeous, deep red tweed number while greeting the Emir of Qatar in Windsor in October 2010.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of them are still outwardly gorgeous, soaring as tall as 100 feet with a canopies of 70 feet or more.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, my step-by-step guide to recreate a lovely lunch that will help your bond grow even deeper.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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Later on, the sights of Camden Market and Gasholder Park promise a lovely balance between the buzz and tranquillity of London.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026
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That dynamic reflected what’s become the new world order for the Chiefs, whose superb 2022 draft class was highlighted by McDuffie.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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The superb dry martini includes a splash of chamomile while La Violetera pays homage to Madrid’s traditional violet candies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The best examples are his stunning goals against Atletico Madrid and Brighton & Hove Albion.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This reversible option is no exception, with its appealing yellow color and elegant floral pattern.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/statuesque. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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