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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handsomeness
Noun
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The addition of chamomile flowers contributes a subtle floral note, further enhancing its elegance.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Hairstylist Efi Davies wanted to bring an air of elegance to the nostalgic look.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Pausing to notice the beauty requires only a simple shift, and the payoff is a more positive mood.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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The at-home beauty and personal care space continues to evolve as consumers become more educated about skincare, in part thanks to online beauty influencers/educators.—
Sharon Edelson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Handsomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handsomeness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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