as in elegancy
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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Recent Examples of elegance
Each shot is composed with intention and elegance, and editor George Cragg demonstrates a keen understanding of which moments merit long, unbroken takes and when cuts are necessary.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
While attending the Sundance Film Festival, the actress was spotted wearing a long faux fur coat that seamlessly blended comfort and elegance.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Initio’s cult-favorite musk offers comfort, elegance, and an effortlessly clean vibe.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Sutton worked with Napa Rose Executive Chef Clint Chin and Executive Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo on the new California wine country cuisine menu that draws inspiration from European haute cuisine, Asian elegance, Latin earthiness and regional American innovation.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
While attending the Sundance Film Festival, the actress was spotted wearing a long faux fur coat that seamlessly blended comfort and elegance.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Initio’s cult-favorite musk offers comfort, elegance, and an effortlessly clean vibe.
—Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Sutton worked with Napa Rose Executive Chef Clint Chin and Executive Pastry Chef Jorge Sotelo on the new California wine country cuisine menu that draws inspiration from European haute cuisine, Asian elegance, Latin earthiness and regional American innovation.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
Noun
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Agnes shielded her eyes and laughed at the obscene majesty of it all.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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There’s a majesty to the way Hughes plays the game.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An oversized button-down and relaxed trousers are the quintessential old money uniform, balancing refinement with an effortless elegance only the perpetually wealthy have mastered.—
Collette Grimes,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The interior further improves on elements definitive to Aston Martin—an artisanal treatment to the trim and an emphasis on high-touch refinement.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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In those moments, though, there's just a gracefulness in the world.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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