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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
a beautiful actress who was the epitome of grace during her too-brief career
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of grace
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The request for an interview comes a week after King Charles III began a process to strip his younger brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, seeming to cap Andrew’s yearslong fall from grace over the depth of his ties to Epstein.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Avengers star graced the carpet in a blue suit and sneakers, while one of his sons wore a black tuxedo and the other donned a black suit, both pairing their looks with sneakers.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Think of Walt and Jesse’s meticulous cook sessions or a two-minute sequence in Saul’s second season that depicts Kim grinding her way back into her law firm’s good graces.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The request for an interview comes a week after King Charles III began a process to strip his younger brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, seeming to cap Andrew’s yearslong fall from grace over the depth of his ties to Epstein.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
His now 305-pound frame had yet to grace a collegiate court.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The Avengers star graced the carpet in a blue suit and sneakers, while one of his sons wore a black tuxedo and the other donned a black suit, both pairing their looks with sneakers.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grace
Noun
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Squid Game is an elimination game, but there are these moments of deep altruism and kindness even amongst it.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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The space is charming, and the entire team radiates warmth and kindness.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The work accomplished at Silent Swarm 2025, along with technology such as the TEEMS device, illustrates how the company is architecting the advantage for today’s performance and tomorrow’s success along the tactical edge.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Through two periods, Carolina had a 25-11 advantage in shots on goal.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The facade is adorned with the brand’s signature cannage pattern, while inside there is Versailles parquet flooring similar to the Dior flagship at 30 Montaigne, the house’s historic address.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Even though the official Survivor 49 pre-merge emoji might be a big fat yawn (or, perhaps a chicken screaming for mercy), there are signs that Probst did not even need to give his pre-challenge pep talk.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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Black families were at the mercy of enslavers who routinely sold and separated family members.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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Instead, Gorsuch has drawn a distinction between the right to marry and the right to decline expressive participation in a ceremony.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Gill will accept the distinction during Country Music’s Biggest Night, which will stream the following day on Hulu, after a special tribute performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The images, never meant for public view, showed officers eating fruit, decorating Christmas trees, singing, relaxing with their dogs.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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There’s something about decorating for Christmas that feels more momentous than decorating for the other holidays.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grace. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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