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as in agile
moving easily
the graceful ballerina effortlessly leapt across the stage
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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
sat down in the old plantation home's very graceful parlor
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Recent Examples of graceful
Betty was the champion in 1950, 1956, 1957, 1958, and 1959—Betty Constable, pleasant, humorous, graceful, formal, practical, sensible bulldog.
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Your graceful style helps people open up, while clear boundaries stop you from overgiving to keep the peace.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
The privilege of seeing these graceful giants without another vehicle in sight was worth the extra flight on Safari Air.
—Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Mini Flower Spinning Stakes Another moving ornament option for your yard is the graceful Flower Spinning Stake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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John McPhee, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Your graceful style helps people open up, while clear boundaries stop you from overgiving to keep the peace.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
The privilege of seeing these graceful giants without another vehicle in sight was worth the extra flight on Safari Air.
—Lucie Grace, TheWeek, 17 Apr. 2026
Mini Flower Spinning Stakes Another moving ornament option for your yard is the graceful Flower Spinning Stake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
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Investors may want to stay more agile in May, as the coming weeks bring a slew of earnings from European companies.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Ursa Major pointed out that the engine’s innovation and success have set a new standard for agile, cost-effective propulsion in defense and commercial sectors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The two front doors open to reveal ample storage that expands to the back of the table, making this a piece that adds both an elegant and functional touch to a hallway or foyer.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Guests were served canapes including a surprisingly brilliant mango and mung bean tartare plus chicken teriyaki kebabs, all washed down with elegant Hugo Spritz and espresso martinis.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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The ship was also envisaged to be very nimble, with a potential top speed of 42 knots; an ambitious design indeed.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Villa had to start well to keep the palpable anxiety from taking over, and through Buendia’s swift, nimble feet, found the quality to level the tie and seize momentum.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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The best places to stay here, like handsome, airy boutique hotel Villa Paola, are an easy shuttle ride or energetic walk away from the center.—
Lee Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 May 2026
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Its handsome pattern that resembles a quilted design, along with its thick weave, feels much more expensive than the price point would suggest.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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When Enskat moves, sound designer Torben Kärst follows each rigorous swish of her cane and each brutal, balletic step (clop-CLOP, clop-CLOP).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Once, French cuisine had a lock on fine dining in this city.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Nick Blankenburg has been fine in the D-corps, but from a physicality standpoint, Josh Manson can’t get back quickly enough.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Alvarezsaurs were predominantly small, with stubby but powerful forelimbs, long and gracile hindlimbs and lightly built skulls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hawkins misplaced horns and spikes, and some of his robust four-legged dinosaurs were actually gracile bipeds.—
Yannic Rack,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Aug. 2023
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But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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From the majestic bald eagle to fearless bison and clever sea lions, each animal reflects a brave American spirit worth honoring, per NBC.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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