pulchritude

Example Sentences

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Why, at this moment celebrating body positivity and diversity, the natural pulchritude of all figures, do women continue to wrap wire around their breasts, hoisting them inches above their innate resting position?

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

“It has more punch and pulchritude packed into its 51 minutes than most West End musicals twice as long,” one newspaper commented.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2019

Offering an appropriate example of plus-size pulchritude to heavier men, as well as to the fashion industry, required a candidate who seemed relatable, in Bart’s words.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2016

If you get a little sick of being in the middle of all the documentary evidence of their pulchritude, tell them to toss the selfie stick, and that you’ll be their official photographer.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2015

She thrust it out and strove to find encouragement in its pulchritude.

From The Californians by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn