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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Social media reacted with its usual grace and thoughtful, nonpartisan restraint.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Sunny skies will continue to grace the area, providing pleasant, spring-like conditions over the weekend.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Nonprofessionals, by contrast, work in a cinematic state of grace.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Social media reacted with its usual grace and thoughtful, nonpartisan restraint.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
No paper towels graced the dishwasher area handwash sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Sunny skies will continue to grace the area, providing pleasant, spring-like conditions over the weekend.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grace
Noun
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics, even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha’s teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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From chic waterfront living in the east to the equestrian elegance of the west, the doors are opening to some of Palm Beach County’s most exclusive properties in the name of high-end design, innovation, historic preservation and philanthropy.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ahead, discover the French shoe brands that deserve a place in your wardrobe, each one embodying that elusive, enduring elegance only the French seem to do so well.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Polymer solar cells offer advantages Researchers have also maintained that polymer solar cells offer advantages such as light weight, flexibility, and solution processability, but their practical application has long been limited by insufficient operational stability and performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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The ownership depth and breadth is a huge strategic advantage.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Those myths were conveyed through performance, sung in the great halls of the elite, recited at festivals all across the ancient world, staged at the theatre to large audiences, and displayed on wall paintings, mosaics, vases, and sculptures that adorned both sacred sanctuaries and city-states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now the studio is adorned with custom artwork of his logo and a bookshelf’s worth of novelty mugs.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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One of the largest mercy restaurant operations in Algiers is run across different neighborhoods by the Algerian Red Crescent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Seeds and seedlings are at the mercy of their surroundings and require specific environmental conditions for optimal germination and growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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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,
24 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the scale and majesty of meals in the main dining room, Mohonk understands the power of the treat, turning snack time into another chance to offer more to the experience.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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On Faire, GILi Guise is tagged as women- and Latino-owned and explicitly marked as not selling on Amazon—a distinction Falesnik is quick to stand behind.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Never quite finding a permanent home at any position on the Dolphins’ offensive line, Eichenberg holds the distinction of starting at all five positions in his time with Miami.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Bolding’s joyful daisies decorated the Sidecca tote bag given to customers at November’s reopening, just before December’s intense rainstorms.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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HyeFlora Artificial Faux Hanging Plant One of my favorite things to do when the spring rolls around is decorate my front porch with hanging planters, and while there’s nothing like fresh flowers, having multiple planters at once can be a pain to maintain.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grace. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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