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
This show’s runway styles will showcase the tailored and timeless elegance of one of the world’s biggest fashion capitals, according to a news release.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Tasted side-by-side, the elegance of the 2008 and power and finesse of the 2013 shine a light on vintage variation and the subtle effects of bottle aging under perfect conditions.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Apply the formula to flared white or light-wash jeans with pointed black boots for a Parisian vibe that's all visual precision and model off-duty elegance.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 26 July 2025
Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025
Tasted side-by-side, the elegance of the 2008 and power and finesse of the 2013 shine a light on vintage variation and the subtle effects of bottle aging under perfect conditions.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Apply the formula to flared white or light-wash jeans with pointed black boots for a Parisian vibe that's all visual precision and model off-duty elegance.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 26 July 2025
Opened in 1912, this grand railway-era hotel blends old-world elegance with an unbeatable location: steps from Parliament Hill and close to the Rideau Canal, and downtown’s top museums and restaurants.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
Noun
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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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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Prompt engineering, critical reviewing and deliberate refinement of AI results will become part of everyday practice.—
Marcus Banner,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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This Wine Spectator award adds another level of refinement to its seafood- and steak-driven dining concept.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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