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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a gracious host who goes out of his way to make every guest feel welcome
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a gracious innkeeper whose jokes and laughter made weary travelers feel right at home
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as in polite
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
he was a gracious man, habitually offering his seat on the bus to elderly women
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Recent Examples of gracious
Its three-stateroom design allow owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
And Phil and Chris were incredibly gracious throughout that process.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Despite Donald Trump‘s attempt to slander Gayle King, the CBS Mornings co-host is remaining gracious in her response.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In a recent conversation with Deadline, the actor teased that principal photography on Season 2 of Dan Fogelman’s political thriller is nearly done — and his thoughts so far include a lot of very gracious adverbs.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2025
And Phil and Chris were incredibly gracious throughout that process.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Despite Donald Trump‘s attempt to slander Gayle King, the CBS Mornings co-host is remaining gracious in her response.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
In a recent conversation with Deadline, the actor teased that principal photography on Season 2 of Dan Fogelman’s political thriller is nearly done — and his thoughts so far include a lot of very gracious adverbs.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gracious
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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La Masa has earned a reputation for outstanding food, a warm and hospitable guest experience, and a menu that appeals to a wide range of palates and dietary preferences.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The white negroni gets its pleasant bitterness from gin infused with pine nuts.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Northern Indiana Labor Day weekend weather forecast Labor Day weekend travelers who want to scope out South Bend's Chocolate Factory or the Indiana Dinosaur Museum will do so under pleasant, sunny skies.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
28 Aug. 2025
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Everything here is just better — the way animals are treated, people are polite.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the only thing unique about Cluely’s sales pitch is its bluntness; plenty of other AI companies have been selling the same thing using more polite and socially acceptable language for years.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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From art and music at the museum to Oktoberfest beers and block parties, the calendar is stacked with events that range from family-friendly to nightlife-ready.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bootcut bottoms come in a petite-friendly 27-inch inseam, which, according to the product’s description, fits those 5-foot-3 and under.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cutely line them up along the mantel with candles or lanterns, or add them to a nice tray with a few jack-o’-lanterns.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The beef is tender, and the broth has that nice aromatic spice that is immediately soothing and associated with a classic beef noodle soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Told from the point of view of Ruffalo's lawman and the everyman (Tom Pelphry) who is surprisingly leading the robberies, the drama is seriously dark but also thoughtful and addictive.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn’t wholesale replacement of traditional investments but rather thoughtful inclusion to improve long-term outcomes.—
Rick Unser,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To that end, BALLS imagines a reality where the kindly Professor NPC who offers you a choice of three starter monsters is actually the one who created both the technology and normalized culture of trapping living things in spherical prisons.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Isla Baker, 14, of Downers Grove, plays Mrs. Dashwood, the kindly mother of the girls, and two other characters.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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The sweet treats include a toffee cream pie, a grape soft serve, and a special McFlurry topped with Oreo crumbs.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal tradition dates back centuries and represents a cornerstone of local agriculture, with Michigan business owners carrying on family legacies of 19th century mills, serving up sweet treats for communities around the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Gracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracious. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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