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
But critics believe that Paris’ reputation for haute couture, bespoke elegance and exclusive design couldn’t be further from the disposable culture epitomized by Shein’s ultra-low-price, accessible-to-all clothing.
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
From towering lemon pies to delicate cookie thins, this collaboration captures Martha Stewart’s timeless elegance, giving dessert lovers a chance to celebrate the season with style and a little extra sweetness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Last year, Wang graced the carpet with her elegance alongside Ciara.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The ground floor, with herringbone parquet floors and decorative moldings, evokes the elegance of a Haussmann-style Parisian apartment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
From towering lemon pies to delicate cookie thins, this collaboration captures Martha Stewart’s timeless elegance, giving dessert lovers a chance to celebrate the season with style and a little extra sweetness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
Last year, Wang graced the carpet with her elegance alongside Ciara.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The ground floor, with herringbone parquet floors and decorative moldings, evokes the elegance of a Haussmann-style Parisian apartment.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegance
Noun
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Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Clouzeau and Arnaud and the filmmaking crew deserve accolades for bringing the majesty and horror of K2 to life on the screen.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It may be masked by his refinement, hidden behind his boyish Christmas-morning smile.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Queen Letizia of Spain embraced the refinement of a kitten heel for the Pascua Militar ceremony in Madrid on Tuesday, opting for a black version of the style.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegance. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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