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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
a beautiful actress who was the epitome of grace during her too-brief career
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of grace
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Long a controversial figure, Brand has since fallen out of public grace amid reports of alleged rape and assaults.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Pair it with a Lily of the Valley bouquet, and a necklace that graces the back.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But Kenya’s already packed up the grace and locked it in storage.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Long a controversial figure, Brand has since fallen out of public grace amid reports of alleged rape and assaults.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
This edition will include hoofing through Place de la Nation and then back to the usual crossing at the Bois de Vincennes and returning to the city center along the right bank of the Seine, graced by the view of the Eiffel Tower.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Pair it with a Lily of the Valley bouquet, and a necklace that graces the back.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grace
Noun
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At the time of publication, the video of her efforts has been watched over 228,000 times, with users flocking to offer words of kindness in the comments section.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Becky’s independence, kindness, determination and beauty will live on through her forever.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Here, eight settee styles that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
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Burgundy whites are almost always 100% Chardonnay, known for their elegance and complexity.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Even as Liverpool have spluttered and stuttered, Mikel Arteta’s side have doggedly refused to take advantage, declining to ignite the thing as a contest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aparicio’s late grandmother, Maria de la Paz Torres Aparicio, handcrafted dolls adorned with clothes that people left behind during the war.—
Sarah Quiñones Wolfson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, The Dwarika’s spans 2.5 acres and features 80 rooms and suites, each one adorned with original woodwork, handcrafted furnishings and thoughtful Nepalese details.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their operations and revenues remain at the mercy of uncontrollable natural forces.—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Customers are at the mercy of electric companies that raised power prices 11% in 2022 and 2.5% in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s state electricity profiles.—
Andrew Carpenter,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
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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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Even for the big names, the distinction between the pure and the pragmatic holds fast.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Technical Architecture Supports Continuous Improvement The distinction between NeMo and Nvidia’s Inference Microservices, branded as NIMs, lies in their complementary functions.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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It’s tastefully decorated without sacrificing comfort, with stunning natural accents and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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Score more of Howard’s decorating tips in The Waterfront House: Living with Style on the Coast, on sale April 22.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grace. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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