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
The Marmaille cuvée, introduced from the 2023 vintage, blends Cinsault and Grenache to emphasize fruit and elegance, while a Grenache-dominant cuvée offers a silkier profile aligned with modern food pairing.
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Levy, who attended the project’s groundbreaking ceremony, said the tower will add a touch of elegance to the neighborhood.
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Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The 2020 Macán is powerful and impressive but maintains a sense of restraint and elegance.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
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Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Roberta Smith, the co-chief art critic of the New York Times, and Jerry Saltz, the art critic of New York magazine, are writers of sway, elegance, legend.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Levy, who attended the project’s groundbreaking ceremony, said the tower will add a touch of elegance to the neighborhood.
—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The 2020 Macán is powerful and impressive but maintains a sense of restraint and elegance.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
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Since discovering the beauty of Florida more than four decades ago, Clyde Butcher has become known for his giant black-and-white photographs showing the dramatic majesty of the state’s landscape — especially the Everglades.
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Route 12, Utah The red rock majesty of Utah is on triumphant display on State Route 12, winding between Capitol Reef and Bryce Canyon national parks.
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Inspired by the polished, effortless style of icons like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, the trend embraces quiet luxury through timeless cuts, glossy finishes, and an overall sense of refinement.
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With Venus entering your sign, this is also a period of refinement, making this a good time to update your style, routines or prices.
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The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.
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Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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