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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
Creating an elegant ambience in any room starts with timeless furniture and charming decor — both available in Stewart’s line at Wayfair.
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Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
That team was an elegant invention being displayed at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, with gears and pulleys that hinted at a new era.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Held in the heart of Orlando, this elegant event celebrates resilience and hope, with all proceeds directly supporting vital services for survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Clint Davis, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Lawrence Makes the Case for a Different It-Bag
By Hannah Jackson
Celebrity Style
Margot Robbie Is Team Canadian Tuxedo
By Christian Allaire
As the name suggests, this striking home was designed by a Mexican architect and is an elegant amalgamation of warm light, tones, and textures.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
That team was an elegant invention being displayed at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, with gears and pulleys that hinted at a new era.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Held in the heart of Orlando, this elegant event celebrates resilience and hope, with all proceeds directly supporting vital services for survivors of trauma, violence, and abuse.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegant
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Roan often wears her hair down in soft red ringlets letting her bangs fall loose for a naturally graceful, modern look.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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He’s built like a wrestler, but graceful, too, an experienced kickboxer with a trademark, face-smashing spinning back-kick.—
John DeVore,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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His time at Ralph Lauren bleeds into the exquisite construction of the pieces Chavarria designs presently.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Founded in 1948 by jeweler David Webb, the house has been celebrated for its signature animal motifs, intricate gold work and exquisite use of vibrant gemstones.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Comments The handsome, prickly, and soulful Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday after an 11-year struggle with throat cancer.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Startlingly handsome with hair like a lion, but in an existential way; a chain-smoking character actor.—
Kaleb Horton,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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Sienna Miller and her daughter Marlowe made a rare appearance together at Savannah Miller’s Bridal Ballerina Breakfast, and the resemblance between the two is uncanny.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Education isn’t in the family tradition, much less acting, but Philip identifies rare talent in the kid and takes him on as a cause.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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And written by two of the finest Canadian imports in the TV game: Justified creator Graham Yost and Moira Walley-Beckett, who wrote the Breaking Bad installment Rolling Stone once dubbed the best episode in television history.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To kick-start the project, his team created a group chat on Matrix, another open protocol for digital communication, and invited select people who expressed interest in joining.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Choice package is the most popular and offers CBS in select markets in addition to over 100 other channels for $114.99/month.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Elegant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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