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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
My tailoring has become softer and relaxed, an elegant fit rather than trying to show the measure of my waist.
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Not far away, the elegant curve of a humpback broke through the surface.
—Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Heels may be a more elegant solution, but the taboo remains — despite the fact that many heeled styles seen as daring on men aren’t actually feminine at all, Semmelhack noted.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
This two-piece carafe set, $12.96 at Walmart, comes in an elegant charcoal color.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Not far away, the elegant curve of a humpback broke through the surface.
—Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
Heels may be a more elegant solution, but the taboo remains — despite the fact that many heeled styles seen as daring on men aren’t actually feminine at all, Semmelhack noted.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
This two-piece carafe set, $12.96 at Walmart, comes in an elegant charcoal color.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegant
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The Phaeton cuts a more elegant figure than most VWs, thanks to its graceful exterior lines and the use of premium materials throughout the cabin.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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The rendering of martial arts battles is as graceful as DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda series.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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All exquisite in their different ways, nuanced and unerringly observed.—
Erik Pedersen,
Orange County Register,
14 Mar. 2025
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As guests dine in the iconic setting of Mille Fleurs, they will be treated to an exclusive fashion show by Isola Boutique, featuring the latest in spring fashion, alongside exquisite jewelry designs by John Matty Co.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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The case coincides with suspicious activity occurring near the border where Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) — who used to work for the Navajo Tribal Police with Chee and Leaphorn and had a relationship with Chee — now gets drawn to cocky and handsome border agent Ivan Muños (Alex Meraz).—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Farm’s Cottages And Meals The results are rustic but refined, handsome and restful, created from broad beams of repurposed wood and black and white panels of palm trees with extremely comfortable beds and front decks for lazing.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Boasting fresh restorations and rare screenings of difficult to get prints, past seasons have been devoted to filmmakers such as Douglas Sirk or studios such as last year’s retrospective, The Lady with the Torch, which celebrated the centenary of Columbia Pictures.—
John Bleasdale,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Situated on a rare half-acre-plus lot, this home offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The fine dining eatery will also unveil renovations in its interior layout and bar later this spring.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Races and championships can be decided on such fine margins.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The intimate wellness day for the select group of women practitioners consisted of a Pilates session that Deane led, a Yoga class from Olu, gift boxes provided by the event’s sponsors, and the monetary grant, which was a surprise to the guests.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Elegant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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