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Recent Examples of elegantly
Lean this large, elegantly arched mirror against a wall, or use the convenient stand to keep it upright—no hardware or drilling required.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
But what makes Bird by Bird so singular is how often and elegantly Lamott shifts from advice about writing to advice about life.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The fit-and-flare number was designed with dramatic bell sleeves that elegantly flowed from the elbow down for a gothic-chic feel.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Liquid crystal elastomers move elegantly but deliver modest energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Engaged to be married to the rich but dull George (played by John Lund), Lord wears a scene-stealing ring throughout the film, its central stone elegantly flanked by a pair of tapered baguettes.
—Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Garavani and Giammetti likewise exuded their own innate glamour, cutting dashing figures at parties in tailored suits and sporting thick, wavy hair elegantly brushed back.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Each piece is designed to retain the high level of functionality that naturally comes with this type of insulation, while being precisely shaped and elegantly fitted.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
On those olive green velvet banquettes sit a tribe of travelers and locals as elegantly dressed as the restaurant itself, typically in the know as this bistro slips under most’s radars.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
But what makes Bird by Bird so singular is how often and elegantly Lamott shifts from advice about writing to advice about life.
—Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The fit-and-flare number was designed with dramatic bell sleeves that elegantly flowed from the elbow down for a gothic-chic feel.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Liquid crystal elastomers move elegantly but deliver modest energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Jan. 2026
Engaged to be married to the rich but dull George (played by John Lund), Lord wears a scene-stealing ring throughout the film, its central stone elegantly flanked by a pair of tapered baguettes.
—Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Garavani and Giammetti likewise exuded their own innate glamour, cutting dashing figures at parties in tailored suits and sporting thick, wavy hair elegantly brushed back.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
Each piece is designed to retain the high level of functionality that naturally comes with this type of insulation, while being precisely shaped and elegantly fitted.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
On those olive green velvet banquettes sit a tribe of travelers and locals as elegantly dressed as the restaurant itself, typically in the know as this bistro slips under most’s radars.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
Adverb
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But unlike your average PJ set, this duo is stylishly designed to double as an everyday outfit with its button-up top and relaxed linen shorts.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Giorgio Armani, the iconic Milanese designer who died last fall, would likely have appreciated a stylishly minimalistic tribute that had three lines of models march through the arena dressed in monochromatic Armani suits in the colors of the Italian flag.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Feb. 2026
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None was required for that surreptitious exchange– two dollars for a warm burrito neatly wrapped.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Abrams also cautioned that Washington priorities will define Dogu’s mission, and those priorities might not always align neatly with democratic objectives.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even her attempts to stay warm were fashionably over-the-top.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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The effect of the Oklahoma Sooners’ defense The Sooners’ vaunted defense was fashionably late to the party Saturday.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
22 Nov. 2025
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In the other corner, hair combed neatly back and beard tidily trimmed, stood Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the reigning All Elite Wrestling World Champion.—
Michael Ballaban,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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This wood stand was designed to tidily fill the wall between windows, and was painted white to match the window trim.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Elegantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegantly. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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