elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈe-li-gən(t)s 
1
a
: refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity
b
: tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings
c
: dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish
the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance
d
: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity
the elegance of a mathematical proof
2
: something that is elegant
Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.
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The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.
—Deepa Shekhar, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Price upon publish date of this article: $150 Featuring a slight flair and a 100-percent cotton poplin composition, these capri pants (that were recently worn by Hailey Bieber) are a seamless way to add a touch of navy elegance to your wardrobe.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈel-i-gən(t)s
1
: gracefulness of style or movement
2
: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste
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