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
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Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Paddy, ever the upper-class Englishman, dressed with nonchalant elegance in jeans, crisp shirts, and crewneck sweaters.
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Plum Sykes, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
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Plum Sykes, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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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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