statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌsta-chə-ˈwesk 
: resembling a statue especially in dignity, shapeliness, or stillness
especially
: having a tall and shapely form
a statuesque actress
statuesquely
adverb
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Of late, the current team can only demonstrate slow, statuesque and stifling soccer.
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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
TikTok influencer Nara Smith sat statuesque and proud as model husband Lucky Blue Smith looked dapper on the runway in a navy jacket, shirt and tie, cream pants and velvet loafers.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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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
TikTok influencer Nara Smith sat statuesque and proud as model husband Lucky Blue Smith looked dapper on the runway in a navy jacket, shirt and tie, cream pants and velvet loafers.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Statuesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statuesque. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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statuesque
adjective
stat·u·esque
ˌstach-ə-ˈwesk
: resembling a statue especially in size, gracefulness, or beauty
especially
: tall and attractive
a statuesque actress
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