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as in agile
moving easily
the graceful ballerina effortlessly leapt across the stage
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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
sat down in the old plantation home's very graceful parlor
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Recent Examples of graceful
Awkward yet graceful, perpetually battle-scarred by his dominant physicality yet possessed by a preference for finesse, Jokic is a revolutionary center.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Across the garden, a pool and graceful pavilion are fringed by trees.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
While speaking as part of QVC's Quintessential 50, a collective of women that ushered in the brand's its new era called The Age of Possibility, Stewart explained that feeling good about yourself allows for graceful aging.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Housed in a graceful Edwardian building with long oak galleries and graceful skylights, Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street is one of London’s most beautiful bookshops.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
Across the garden, a pool and graceful pavilion are fringed by trees.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
While speaking as part of QVC's Quintessential 50, a collective of women that ushered in the brand's its new era called The Age of Possibility, Stewart explained that feeling good about yourself allows for graceful aging.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Housed in a graceful Edwardian building with long oak galleries and graceful skylights, Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street is one of London’s most beautiful bookshops.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
Adjective
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Across a couple studies following thousands of people, those with higher scores have outlived their less agile counterparts.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
22 Aug. 2025
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However, many organizations are slow to adopt these solutions due to legacy systems and resistance to change, missing opportunities to build agile, skilled teams in a rapidly evolving market.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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The car’s elegant and understated design, creampuff ride, and regal comportment of occupants was—and remains— the reward of the Corniche experience.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Independent agencies, in contrast, are often better equipped to provide nimble, market-responsive support.—
Humphrey Ho,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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High stock valuations demand a more nimble approach for investors, according to Matrix Asset Advisors president and chief investment officer David Katz.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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Its predecessor was a handsome roadster called the Alpine, introduced in 1959 and made through 1968.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
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During his unusual run of successful pictures in the 1960s, the deeply handsome Stamp was romantically involved with the likes of Julie Christie, Brigitte Bardot and especially supermodel Jean Shrimpton.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
17 Aug. 2025
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Crafted with precision and intention, Frisson merges emotional technology with fine jewelry design to offer something new: a wearable way to feel connected.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Girlfriends star is already known for her aspirational life approach, charismatic silliness and all-around majestic aura, but there was something very special about seeing Ross share her solo travel so intimately.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
20 Aug. 2025
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Be sure to sit on the patio to enjoy the soothing sounds of an in-ground water fountain display and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are graced by colorful sunsets in the evening.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hawkins misplaced horns and spikes, and some of his robust four-legged dinosaurs were actually gracile bipeds.—
Yannic Rack,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Aug. 2023
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More generally, humans as a whole have become more gracile over the last 10,000 years.—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
26 Mar. 2012
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Five spice pepitas delivered breathy notes of Asian cuisine and, along with the crunch of radish, provided textural contrast to the lithe fish.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Should it be flecked with standard chocolate chips, bigger chocolate chunks, or lithe flakes?—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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