1
as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
at this type of private school, young women would be taught upper-class graciousness
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2
as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his graciousness and wit kept his fellow diners entertained throughout the meal
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciousness
Noun
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The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025 -
This is the shift from being a coder to a code craftsperson—focusing on intentionality, experience, elegance and building systems that last.—
Deepa Shekhar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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Glasses of Whispering Angel and palomas were knocked back — near the end of the party, the rosé had run dry — and mini lobster rolls and chilled shrimp, courtesy of Clam Bar Catering, were sampled.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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The documentary features historic film footage of America’s first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and rare photos from family archives.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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In late June, Trump said his administration would establish a program to allow temporary passes for migrant workers in the farm and hospitality industries.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
18 July 2025
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Leisure and hospitality grew by 4,400 employees, while manufacturing increased by 2,500 workers.—
Cooper Gant,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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Despite her patience, civility, and willingness to compromise, she’s left second-guessing herself.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Washington’s storied embrace of virtues — civility, good manners, gratitude, and numerous others — stuck with a young Karen Wright.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
4 July 2025
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During his adolescence, the sensibility among the youth was to turn away from the gentility of the race man and toward the existential and the militant.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Its noble gentility has been subtly adding to the DNA of the California sound.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Graciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciousness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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