elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈe-li-gən(t)s 
1
a
: refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity
b
: tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings
c
: dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish
the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance
d
: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity
the elegance of a mathematical proof
2
: something that is elegant
Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Pictures is usually presented as a display of Ravel’s orchestrational virtuosity, deftly contrasting bright and dark colors, always with a certain French clarity and elegance.
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Audemars Piguet unveiled several fresh references, including a novel model inspired by a 1929 jumping-hour watch that combines classic Art Deco elegance with modern horological technology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
At the base of the mountain, the historic Fairmont Tremblant blends rustic elegance with modern comforts like its Moment Spa, outdoor hot pools, and a contemporary French restaurant serving warming bouillabaisse.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026
Audemars Piguet unveiled several fresh references, including a novel model inspired by a 1929 jumping-hour watch that combines classic Art Deco elegance with modern horological technology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
At the base of the mountain, the historic Fairmont Tremblant blends rustic elegance with modern comforts like its Moment Spa, outdoor hot pools, and a contemporary French restaurant serving warming bouillabaisse.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elegance
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈel-i-gən(t)s
1
: gracefulness of style or movement
2
: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste
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