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
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Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
That's due, Dr. Anderson explains, to the elegance of tamoxifen's mechanism of action.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
This is something intrinsically meaningful for her, in terms of its accessibility to women, the beauty, the elegance, the way of creating beautiful grace, inspired by Southern hospitality, without being overly sexualized.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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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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