as in elegancy
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Recent Examples of elegance
Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.
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Annie Davidson, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
The graceful shape of the chair backs contributes elegance to such a utilitarian area.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Each of the seven rooms and suites blends neutral-colored elegance with artisan details—ceramics by Mayú, wooden sundials by Clara de Tezanos, black-and-white portraits by photographer and designer Mitchell Denburg—all curated to reflect local culture.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a house tour.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
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Annie Davidson, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
The graceful shape of the chair backs contributes elegance to such a utilitarian area.
—Meghan Holloran, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Each of the seven rooms and suites blends neutral-colored elegance with artisan details—ceramics by Mayú, wooden sundials by Clara de Tezanos, black-and-white portraits by photographer and designer Mitchell Denburg—all curated to reflect local culture.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Experience the elegance of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea with samplings, etiquette lessons, and a house tour.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That sense of getting better through constant refinement is the core of the craft.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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If so, this car reaches a new level of unfathomable American ingenuity, combined with a newfound level of refinement and traction management that attempts to belie the undeniable absurdity to a minimal, arguably necessary, extent.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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