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
The sculptural shapes reflected Nigeria’s uniqueness, and every detail was designed to honor African elegance.
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
My hope in Geneva is not only to admire the elegance of a Rolex movement or a Patek complication.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
His language of elegance [was] essential and timeless.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
From premium cuts of beef and pickles sourced from a local business to artisanal bread from a neighborhood bakery, combined with tableside presentation and personalized service, every detail is crafted to deliver elegance, artistry and a story guests will remember.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
My hope in Geneva is not only to admire the elegance of a Rolex movement or a Patek complication.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
His language of elegance [was] essential and timeless.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
From premium cuts of beef and pickles sourced from a local business to artisanal bread from a neighborhood bakery, combined with tableside presentation and personalized service, every detail is crafted to deliver elegance, artistry and a story guests will remember.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
Noun
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The still-unfinished Sagrada Família inspires awe with its Gothic-meets-modernist majesty—and enduring century-long construction timeline.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The imposing gothic details of Victor’s castle-laboratory—a portentous warrior-angel statue that comes to life, a screaming Medusa rondel carved in stone—vibrate with gloomy baroque majesty.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This ongoing process of refinement and steadfast commitment to what works has positioned the company to weather the current headwinds facing the luxury industry.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ballroom and formal dining room evoke old-world refinement — perfect for hosting gatherings that spill out onto the terraces, where gardens and sweeping grounds provide a dramatic setting for summer soirées or intimate evenings.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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