How to Use elegant in a Sentence
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The next woman to speak is older and the most elegant in the room.
—Mary Gordon, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022
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With a hint of stretch and a tailored fit, this shorts set feels elegant, not frumpy.
—Paula Lee, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2023
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Sporting event or not, Kate always dresses the part of the princess, down to the elegant high-heeled shoes.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 July 2023
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Part of that is because there isn’t an elegant way to add scents to bulky VR gear.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 9 May 2023
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The edgy style was all over the fall 2024 runways at shows like Miu Miu, where they were paired with elegant skirts.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 June 2024
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Grant wore an elegant, aqua blue dress, while Reeves donned a crisp navy-blue suit with a gray scarf.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 8 July 2024
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For the night out, the Rare Objects director wore a black-and-white look that was elegant and just the right amount of messy.
—Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 June 2023
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The gift was filled with elegant pink and white roses and stood just as tall as Brunson.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
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These simple yet elegant cakes can do the same for your evening.
—Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022
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The elegant leather bag also comes in a warm brown or a beige hue for a timeless look.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
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Meanwhile, William looked elegant in a dark navy suit, white shirt, and bright blue-and-red tie.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022
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The bowls are universal and have nice high sides that feel elegant and shapely in the hand.
—Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The final result was fun and easy to make, and feels regal and elegant to wear.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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The style hits right below the knee and is perfect for pairing over a pair of jeans or with an elegant skirt.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2023
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The German army hurried to replace the HS.30 with a more elegant design: the Marder.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2023
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The elegant pieces are made from rich teak and gleaming stainless steel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
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The lamp has an elegant look to it thanks to its antique bronze finish and khaki burlap shade.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
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The singular blush pink bulb makes this space a perfect blend of elegant and on-trend.
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 May 2023
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The ride itself feels elegant and romantic; the sea was smooth as glass.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2023
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But perhaps the show is best summed up by the elegant cursive letters sewn onto the back of the boxer’s white robes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
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The style was elegant and practical, sans any pesky heel height.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The light and silky cleansing foam, enriched with shea butter, feels elegant and soothing to the skin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
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Best Jewelry Gift Like a slim and elegant belt for your wrist, this leather bracelet touts a clean weave and a great tongue-in-groove clasp.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
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Blunt, 40 — who is the sister of actress Emily Blunt — looked elegant in a sharp red suit.
—Phil Boucher, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2023
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Grande’s elegant look this evening stayed true to the spirit of her red-carpet style this awards season.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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Kravitz kept the elegant look simple and wore a couple of rings and one pair of dangle drop earrings that had a star charm.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
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This set, on sale for $52.99 at Amazon, features an elegant v-neck top with a long-sleeved batwing.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Soft in the mouth with elegant tannins, dark and red fruit, somewhat complex with mocha on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2023
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When only the most polished versions will do, look for an elegant almond-shape toe, a slight Cuban-style heel, and a high shine—like this take from Berluti, with a two-tone treatment of black and petrol blue.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
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This simple yet elegant rectangular bench can fit comfortably at the foot of beds or flush against walls for extra space to keep blankets, linens, and clothes.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
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