elegantly

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Recent Examples of elegantly This dress has a Phoebe Philo’s Celine feel to it — elegantly elevated. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026 And the foot was flexed – taut and expressive – not elegantly pointed as in classical ballet. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 June 2026 The main salon is a study in balance, pairing the warmth of the teak with large, elegantly upholstered lounges and sizable windows that flood the space with light. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Longoria's eggplant-purple midi dress featured a romantic silhouette accentuated by a set of flowing slit sleeves that draped elegantly across the actress's shoulders. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 June 2026 Every item on the menu was creative, elegantly plated, and delicious. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 Inspired by old-fashioned railway carriages, the unit features discreet doors that blend elegantly into the African hardwood veneer. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 Look for trailing varieties, which have big, dramatic blooms that tumble elegantly over the edges of window boxes. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 Alternatively, just up the road is the intimate and charming 19th-century architecture of Shelter Island House, a hotel with 11 rooms elegantly styled to encapsulate the perfect coastal hideaway. Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
Adverb
  • Today, Nemahsis stylishly wears a dark brown scarf on her head with large earrings and discreet makeup for a natural vibe.
    Michael Hollett, SPIN, 14 June 2026
  • Sporting a light blue tie with his suit, Louis stylishly coordinated with Princess Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte (whose white dress featured light blue details).
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Adverb
  • Seated near the senators, a woman in a crisp white uniform appears to listen in, her hands folded neatly in her lap.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Legacy is what keeps many founders going when the numbers no longer add up neatly.
    Lola Owolabi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • Seattle fortress There was no fashionably late-arriving crowd at the stadium on Friday for a noon start despite the revelry downtown on Thursday night.
    David Close, CNN Money, 20 June 2026
  • Malia Obama made a fashionably daring and rare public appearance in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, June 18.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Adverb
  • And, most importantly, all this progression is occurring at a rapid clip, with full arcs tidily wrapped up in the four (of eight) episodes provided for review and characters’ hidden motivations revealed deliberately and steadily.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026
  • As a narrative, it’s never tidily shaped or resolved, and never dull either.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 May 2026

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“Elegantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elegantly. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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