body image
noun
an intellectual or idealized image of what one's body is or should be like that is sometimes misconceived in such mental disorders as anorexia nervosa.
body images
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pluralof body image.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Each page lists a character’s name, birth month and year — along with their zodiac sign — and a dated timeline of full body images that tracks how they look at different ages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2025
During this unique study, researchers examined body positive and idealised body images appearing on the Instagram app and the impact they have on both men and women.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2024
"Our jaws hit the floor. We knew Tessa existed, mainly for folks that had body images issues, but it has these pre-programmed responses. It's not a person who's engaged in empathetic active listening to you."
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2023
The new rules tap into a national debate over the potentially deleterious effect that social media platforms may have on the mental health and body images of some young people.
From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2022
Harmful or misleading adverts, such as those promoting negative body images, and adverts for illegal activities such as weapons sales could face tougher rules and sanctions, it said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 8, 2022
