physical appearance

noun

: the way one looks
He's very proud of his physical appearance.

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In a conversation with People, Winter said that while playing Alex Dunphy on 11 seasons of the 22-time Emmy-winner, the media brutally critiqued her physical appearance. Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 May 2025 Further, changes in physical appearance or injuries can affect the accuracy of biometric recognition systems. Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 That will mean a longer daily commute for their family, too, which may be stressful for Colin, who has Noonan syndrome, a disorder affecting growth, physical appearance, muscle tone and learning. Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025 For Firestone’s outcasts, fashion—and physical appearance in general—takes on world-shattering importance. Audrey Wollen, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for physical appearance

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“Physical appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20appearance. Accessed 19 May. 2025.

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