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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
Marcus made quick work of the sweet treat and Bill swept up the paper plate in one graceful arc.
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Hazlitt, 9 Dec. 2024
The graceful pelicans would soar, and sandpipers would drill for sand crabs.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
This compact variety produces a graceful, rounded two-foot mound and grows well in winter containers in USDA zones 8 to 10.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Warwick is also an excellent spot for bird-watching: Lots of graceful Bermuda longtails soar high above the rugged rocks and water.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
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Hazlitt, 9 Dec. 2024
The graceful pelicans would soar, and sandpipers would drill for sand crabs.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
This compact variety produces a graceful, rounded two-foot mound and grows well in winter containers in USDA zones 8 to 10.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
Warwick is also an excellent spot for bird-watching: Lots of graceful Bermuda longtails soar high above the rugged rocks and water.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for graceful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
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From embracing digital transformation to prioritizing sustainability and developing agile leadership, the coming year holds tremendous potential for organizations that are ready to lead the charge in an ever-evolving world.—
Mohit Gupta,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Standing 27–29 inches tall and weighing up to 150 pounds, these muscular, yet agile, dogs are built to fend off predators and thrive in harsh terrain.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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An especially fun one is The Group, his soapy adaptation of the 1963 novel by Mary McCarthy, in which wedding guests lunch at the elegant old Brevoort Hotel before trailing the happy couple to the subway (and throwing rice down the stairs after them).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Annalee Bow Barrette features a luxe velvet construction with an elegant, long-tail design peppered with faux pearls.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2025
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Still, some teams might conclude that the 49ers’ zone-running scheme, which calls for nimble lineman, hasn’t been ideal for the big-bodied guard.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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That thoughtful approach to graphics is of a piece with this package’s professional finish overall, from the nimble editing to the slightly overemphatic but slick musical soundtrack.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Image Image Hayakawa became well known for her sensitive portraits, including a suite of paintings from the early 1930s featuring a handsome man presumed to be her boyfriend at the time.—
Aruna D’Souza,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Lincoln Forest Press coffee tasting journal: $7.99 Encourage them to savor and reflect on their coffee experiences with this handsome faux leather tasting journal by Lincoln Forest Press.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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In both periods, the metro's fine particle levels ranked in the middle of the pack for U.S. cities.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bones and teeth are then ground into a fine, ivory powder and returned to the deceased’s family — much like the remains from cremation, without the ashen hue.—
Collin Blinder,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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John Ruskin The ski resort Courmayeur, in northwest Italy, sits at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley, which at 4,810 metres, is the highest peak in the Alps, Italy and Europe.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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People arrived in the City of Brotherly Love to mourn the majestic ship that’s nearly as long as the Chrysler Building.—
Danny Freeman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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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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Sleek long lines, lithe limbs, hood buckled all the way to the top: every bit an extraterrestrial monarch.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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Seen from the front and side, the 2025 Vanquish is lithe, muscular, and has a styling that’s unmistakably Aston Martin.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2024
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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