elegantly

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Recent Examples of elegantly For the uninitiated—and those without this excellent Instagram on your Explore page—the Sciura is a Milanese woman who dresses elegantly and impeccably. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026 In the Giotto bed skirt, folds don’t just ripple so much as elegantly undulate, glistening with the kind of delicate sheen that only sateen and silk can accomplish. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026 In some neighborhoods, nearly every building is an architectural extravaganza—one neck-​craning luxury tower after the next gleaming in the broiling desert sun, some garish, others elegantly avant-​garde. Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026 Her shoes were a pointed-toe style with a low-cut vamp that elegantly revealed the top of her shoe and stood on a conservative heel measuring around three-and-a-half inches. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 The medals in the Turin 2006 Games bypassed the issue entirely by featuring a large hole at the center of the medal itself, with the ribbon elegantly threaded through the middle. Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026 Niki Johnson’s work elegantly empowers voters in her reimagining of Lady Liberty. Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 16 Feb. 2026 The pure, elegantly nuanced physicality of that moment launched his career. Glen Weldon, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026 Lean this large, elegantly arched mirror against a wall, or use the convenient stand to keep it upright—no hardware or drilling required. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elegantly
Adverb
  • The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, textiles, and more are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Then, connect the last hole and button, tuck in and fold neatly.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Pair them with a soft, cozy lounge set from Lillusory and a Vera Bradley belt bag that keeps your essentials neatly tucked away and your hands free for a last-minute snack before boarding.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Dressing fashionably for these ungodly conditions.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Women were very fashionably dressed.
    Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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 8 Mar. 2026.

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