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as in services
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 virtues
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 adorns
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 graces
Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This, at the very least, offered Noem the chance to show proof of life, as well as to grovel her way back into the president’s good graces.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The president himself scolded a New York Times reporter for asking about the cost and whether Amazon was seeking to get in his good graces.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s faster, stronger and doesn’t give their graces to opposing rookies.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela began releasing some political prisoners Thursday, as the country’s new leaders seek to stay in Washington’s good graces while maintaining their grip on power.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have remained in the Windsor dynasty's good graces following Andrew's banishment.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
But with Zelensky now in the good graces of the White House after an explosive meeting at the White House in February, the meeting on Sunday will send a message to Moscow.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For six years, Erdogan tried to have it both ways — keeping the Russian missiles while lobbying for a return to America’s good graces.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 22 Dec. 2025
Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Kahlo’s image graces tens of millions of consumer products worldwide.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning also earned her first-ever best-supporting-actress nod for her role in Sentimental Value, as did Teyana Taylor, who graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s Winter Issue, for her role in One Battle After Another.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Produced by Live Nation, the North American leg will see Puth graces the stages of Madison Square Garden in New York City and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with support from Daniel Seavey and Lawrence on select shows and Ally Salort on all dates.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
This very salt, explained Djanfan, graces the tables of West Africa’s finest restaurants.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
For every glossy star that graces the screen, there are hundreds of artists toiling away in dark editing rooms and squinting at computer screens to make movie magic possible.
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Fans of New York’s Smør will find this pendant graces their interiors a dozen times over, a reference to their love of Danish design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
And because no Baroque masterpiece is complete without a nod to the divine, a private chapel graces the estate, adding an air of spiritual grandeur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This, at the very least, offered Noem the chance to show proof of life, as well as to grovel her way back into the president’s good graces.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The president himself scolded a New York Times reporter for asking about the cost and whether Amazon was seeking to get in his good graces.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s faster, stronger and doesn’t give their graces to opposing rookies.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela began releasing some political prisoners Thursday, as the country’s new leaders seek to stay in Washington’s good graces while maintaining their grip on power.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have remained in the Windsor dynasty's good graces following Andrew's banishment.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
But with Zelensky now in the good graces of the White House after an explosive meeting at the White House in February, the meeting on Sunday will send a message to Moscow.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Advertisement For six years, Erdogan tried to have it both ways — keeping the Russian missiles while lobbying for a return to America’s good graces.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 22 Dec. 2025
Verb
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Kahlo’s image graces tens of millions of consumer products worldwide.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning also earned her first-ever best-supporting-actress nod for her role in Sentimental Value, as did Teyana Taylor, who graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s Winter Issue, for her role in One Battle After Another.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Produced by Live Nation, the North American leg will see Puth graces the stages of Madison Square Garden in New York City and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with support from Daniel Seavey and Lawrence on select shows and Ally Salort on all dates.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
This very salt, explained Djanfan, graces the tables of West Africa’s finest restaurants.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
For every glossy star that graces the screen, there are hundreds of artists toiling away in dark editing rooms and squinting at computer screens to make movie magic possible.
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Fans of New York’s Smør will find this pendant graces their interiors a dozen times over, a reference to their love of Danish design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
And because no Baroque masterpiece is complete without a nod to the divine, a private chapel graces the estate, adding an air of spiritual grandeur.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graces
Noun
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And last month was the worst January for hiring announcements since 2009, according to data from career services company Challenger, Gray & Christmas.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Li highlighted YouTube’s safety features and compared YouTube to entertainment streaming services like Netflix and Disney+, an argument YouTube has made before.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps of even greater concern, ICE’s recruitment efforts appear to deliberately echo white-nationalist rhetoric—bringing in a wave of new agents who are more inspired by MAGA ideology than by the virtues of public service.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Journalism, my beloved profession, still clings to the virtues of distance and detachment.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The former Duke of York was stripped of all of his royal titles and privileges by his older brother King Charles back in October.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Families can still teach money skills and responsibility by giving allowance separately and using praise or privileges to encourage self-care.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Understanding those distinctions matters.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Working with the Materias, a researcher could follow the trail of a subject through history, philosophy, theology, poetry, the Bible, whatever — freely across categorical distinctions such as author and genre.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cases like this highlight the critical advantages of regulated iGaming, where strict oversight and close coordination with law enforcement protect consumers far more than unregulated alternatives.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Upsets happen but incumbents enjoy advantages in name recognition, money and media attention, said Sara Johnson, a political science lecturer at SMU.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, judge arguments based on the merits of the underlying facts, and how experts scrupulously interpret those facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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The court did not assess the merits of the allegations.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Graces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graces. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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