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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From powerhouse performances at the Caesars Superdome to thought-provoking conversations at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, every stage and space buzzed with energy and elegance.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
Historical Mystery Show: Step into a world of Victorian elegance and deadly secrets when DeBary Hall Historic Site partners with Gateway Center for the Arts to present a Historical Mystery Show.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
But unlike that soft cream palette, Wednesday’s look leaned into Demna’s darker futurism, drawing a direct line between bridal elegance and Balenciaga’s sharpened edge.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
From powerhouse performances at the Caesars Superdome to thought-provoking conversations at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, every stage and space buzzed with energy and elegance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 July 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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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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