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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
a modern-style addition that detracts from the handsomeness of that neoclassic building
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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
she never had noticed his handsomeness until he got a more becoming haircut
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Nestled in the heart of London’s most coveted neighborhood, 45 Park Lane is the perfect mix of contemporary luxury and timeless British elegance.—
Aniesia Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Pink Queen Mock-Neck Satin Maxi This satin maxi dress exudes elegance with its mock-neck design and flowing silhouette.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Kardashians, in particular, are known for their relentless obsession with beauty and youth.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Send Vogue’s senior beauty & wellness editor an email at beauty@vogue.com.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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As totality transforms the Arctic sky, you'll be positioned in some of Earth's most spectacular and remote landscapes—from the dramatic mountains of Spitsbergen to the world's largest fjord system at Scoresby Sound, and the volcanic majesty of Jan Mayen Island.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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More admired than beloved, the show has extended an open challenge to theater artists drawn to the sophisticated majesty of Brown’s Tony-winning score but daunted by the expansive scope of Uhry’s Tony-winning book.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Handsomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomeness. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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