ELEGANCE Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

elegance

noun

ˈe-li-gən(t)s

Definition of elegance

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 For effortless elegance and the ease of denim, check out pieces such as the High Rise Straight Jean, a shape that never goes out of style, or the Boyfriend Shirt that takes the classic white button-down and renders it in relaxed fit, 100% cotton. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Your better bet is to go with a floating shelf or even a cabinet elsewhere in the bathroom, the designer shares, noting that these will add elegance to a space while still helping with storage needs. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026 The elegance and restraint of Brittain and Kitamura’s narratives intensify the unfolding impact. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Related Dedicate a Media Wall If a TV is an important element to some within your home and others prefer the elegance of a standalone fireplace, Soto recommends designating a separate wall for the TV. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for elegance

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Noun

The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
While national parks may garner peak interest from outdoor enthusiasts, travelers shouldn’t discount the accessibility and majesty of national forests for late summer and fall exploration.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of majesty

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Made up of nearly 20 clinicians and EHR superusers, the CoLab brings end user feedback into the evaluation, testing, and refinement of new AI capabilities.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
For creators who want additional control, Hi3D also provides tools for manual color adjustment, painting refinement, and detailed optimization through its Studio environment.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of refinement

Noun

The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.

— Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026

Definition of gracefulness

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