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
With properties designed for elegance, versatility, and unforgettable experiences, couples often return to host corporate events, holiday parties, and milestone celebrations.
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Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 23 June 2025
The simple elegance of the White House was a deliberate break from the over-the-top extravagance of European, Middle Eastern and Asian Imperial palaces.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
In both rooms the millwork around the large windows and wide baseboard trim add to the elegance while large windows admit abundant natural light.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 23 June 2025
The simple elegance of the White House was a deliberate break from the over-the-top extravagance of European, Middle Eastern and Asian Imperial palaces.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
In both rooms the millwork around the large windows and wide baseboard trim add to the elegance while large windows admit abundant natural light.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for elegance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
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While some of these women have officially earned their crowns in the Disney princess canon, other heroines like Elsa from Frozen (2013) and Mirabel from Encanto (2021) have essentially become honorary majesties.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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And despite his passing, his musical and cultural significance is guaranteed to continue, with the consistency and majesty of waves rolling across the sea.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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If your priority is peaceful refinement, these Genesis sedans are quietly persuasive contenders.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
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The undrafted, 6-8 Jones had enough juice to uncork 27 dunks in 308 minutes but otherwise didn’t show enough refinement as an offensive player or enough impact as a defender to warrant rostering. 42.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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