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as in graceful
having or showing elegance
the most elegant First Lady in the nation's history the bride's elegant gown received nothing but praise
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as in exquisite
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
prepared an elegant dinner for the honored guests
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an elegant hotel
elegant prose
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Recent Examples of elegant
But, of course, the breakthrough that opened so many doors was his 2002 screenwriting Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, a script so revered for its elegant portrayal of schizophrenia that its plot twist centered an episode of Seth Rogen’s The Studio.
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
That’s the question in Robert Macfarlane’s elegant travelogue.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
An elegant pair of ballet flats can elevate a look and is an easy option to pack for evening dinners and strolls.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The neighborhood had once been home to the city's wealthiest families from the 1860s into the early 1900s, when more than 400 elegant houses were built.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
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Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
That’s the question in Robert Macfarlane’s elegant travelogue.
—Daniel A. Gross, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
An elegant pair of ballet flats can elevate a look and is an easy option to pack for evening dinners and strolls.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
The neighborhood had once been home to the city's wealthiest families from the 1860s into the early 1900s, when more than 400 elegant houses were built.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for elegant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegant
Adjective
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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The building itself, majestic and graceful, holds an immediate promise of well-being.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Where a few queens overdo the assignment, Daya’s duct-tape gown reminded that her bad-girl aesthetic still comes channeled through Daya’s exquisite taste.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Edmund is particularly exquisite in bringing to life the layered history of a location, transporting readers through the eyes of the famous who might have stared at the same monument.—
Michael T. Luongo
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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An innovation on the part of Buchan, was the glamorous female mastermind, Hilda von Einem, who vies with the handsome Irish intriguer Dominic Medina (please do read ‘Greenmantle’ and the ‘Three Hostages’) as the foil to Richard Hannay.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The main building for what is now the Austin State Hospital is a handsome neoclassical structure designed for the asylum that chartered in 1856.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 July 2025
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This feature in Gmail will be accessible in the navigation drawer, a UI feature that is increasingly rare in Google's apps but is essential to managing inboxes and labels in Gmail.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Supporters counter that battery facility fires are relatively rare and say better safety standards, technological improvements and the development of fire-resistant chemistries will ensure the industry’s growth.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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People in their finest gathered under those lights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Some noticed minor banding with select HDR10 video, but updates seem to have mostly fixed it, making this the 2025 TV to beat.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Besides these fan favorites, the retailer is offering $200 off select Breville electrics.—
Melissa Knific,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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“Elegant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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