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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
Underneath her dress, Ortega was hiding an unbelievably tall pair of platform heels that gave the actor more length without sacrificing her elegant aesthetic.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2025
The elegant marker that had once stood over his family plot was gone.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Martin, ever elegant but rarely a wildly expressive actor, could perhaps do with showing a bit more emotional urgency here to sharpen the interplay with Tom, especially in this naturally languid seaside backdrop.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Ambiance also has played a role in proposals at Miru, the elegant 11th-floor Japanese restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel offering beautiful views of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and the Chicago skyline.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2025
The elegant marker that had once stood over his family plot was gone.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Martin, ever elegant but rarely a wildly expressive actor, could perhaps do with showing a bit more emotional urgency here to sharpen the interplay with Tom, especially in this naturally languid seaside backdrop.
—Nicolas Rapold, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Ambiance also has played a role in proposals at Miru, the elegant 11th-floor Japanese restaurant at the St. Regis Hotel offering beautiful views of Lake Michigan, Navy Pier and the Chicago skyline.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegant
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While the time-jumping structure can be mildly confusing at first, editor Alexandre de Franceschi establishes a graceful rhythm, keeping the transitions fluid.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Photos released by the court show Kate smiling in brightly colored costumes, her hair slicked back, and her feet and arms in the studied pose of a graceful ballerina.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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His modest house on Cape Cod, for instance, has been made into an exquisite museum, attracting a constant stream of acolytes, at least in the summer months.—
Lisa Brown,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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The handsome toddler wore a black baseball cap, blue and burgundy vintage Philadelphia Phillies jersey, white linen pants, and vans.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Feb. 2025
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Nicole and her husband, renowned plastic surgeon Ted Richardson (Maurice Johnson), are surrogate parents to Ted’s nephew, Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman), a handsome and flirty photographer whose parents died in a plane crash.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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In modern business, where metrics and bottom lines take center stage, genuine human connection is a rare and undervalued commodity.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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According to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, in-flight medical emergencies and deaths are rare with a mortality rate of 0.21 deaths per million passengers.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Guests will enjoy a fine selection of Whittard of Chelsea teas and Wiston English sparkling wine amid an intimate gathering of industry excellence.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Among the special’s finest moments is when Gadsby considers an exit from comedy, or, rather, closing the chapter on an era of comedy that foregrounded self-deprecation over healing.—
Will DiGravio,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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In recent months, Walmart removed self-checkout at select stores and, in some cases, made self-checkout open only to Walmart+ members and drivers of its Spark delivery service.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The first product from the long-term partnership is expected to be available this spring online and in select stores, with a global rollout planned for 2026.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Elegant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegant. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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