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Recent Examples of elegantly
Sloane, who was dressed elegantly in a brown sheath, carried a little purple flower in a plastic cone proffered by Leo, who wore tuxedo pants and kept a restraining-order distance.
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Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The pale pink, elegantly languid petals support innumerable color combinations in the garden while mimicking swishing skirts.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
And Foundry, the album, feels equally elemental, elegantly sculpted from human voice, strings, and synths.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Staterooms are simple and elegantly decorated, while a roomy lounge offers ample relaxation space with uninterrupted views.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Yiaga sits amongst verdant greenery, nestled in the 64-acre historic Fitzroy Gardens and found within a former pavilion café elegantly reenvisioned by architect John Wardle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite these challenges, the sight of the king penguins elegantly navigating through the kelp was stunning.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Custom bronze and glass lighting fixtures by Roman and Williams are set against vintage lighting designed by Breuer, elegantly blending the old with the new.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The dress then fell elegantly to just above her knees.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The pale pink, elegantly languid petals support innumerable color combinations in the garden while mimicking swishing skirts.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 1 May 2026
And Foundry, the album, feels equally elemental, elegantly sculpted from human voice, strings, and synths.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026
Staterooms are simple and elegantly decorated, while a roomy lounge offers ample relaxation space with uninterrupted views.
—Karen Gardiner, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Yiaga sits amongst verdant greenery, nestled in the 64-acre historic Fitzroy Gardens and found within a former pavilion café elegantly reenvisioned by architect John Wardle.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Despite these challenges, the sight of the king penguins elegantly navigating through the kelp was stunning.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Custom bronze and glass lighting fixtures by Roman and Williams are set against vintage lighting designed by Breuer, elegantly blending the old with the new.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
The dress then fell elegantly to just above her knees.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
Adverb
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In my opinion, no off-duty outfit is complete without a bright sweater wrapped stylishly around your shoulders.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The exterior zipper stylishly wraps around the sides, opening wide for easy access to your phone and everyday essentials.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On the table beside him sat the morning edition of the Orlando Sentinel, folded neatly the way only longtime newspaper readers fold a newspaper.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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In the kitchen alone, there were hundreds of plates, cups, bowls, platters, glasses, pitchers, vases, and cutlery, impressively organized by type and boxed up in sets, with prices neatly marked on matching labels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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She was spotted on her way to the Met Gala, fashionably late.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The dance had been called for three in the afternoon, but the group planned to arrive fashionably late, at three-thirty.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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On the stage at MCC, Meek’s story feels too sealed, too tidily walled in.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Elegantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegantly. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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