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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
As the guitar comes in to form a sparse music bed, Shervin’s powerful and graceful voice echoes Iranians’ longings.
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Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Another shows a white owl landing on her arm in graceful slow motion.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Nwodim’s work here is graceful, ceding some big laughs to Edebiri (and her grotesque wound makeup) while locking in to her (slightly) less ridiculous character with hilarious conviction.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
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Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Another shows a white owl landing on her arm in graceful slow motion.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 13 Sep. 2025
Nwodim’s work here is graceful, ceding some big laughs to Edebiri (and her grotesque wound makeup) while locking in to her (slightly) less ridiculous character with hilarious conviction.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
That honest, messy middle—where ambition meets uncertainty and growth doesn’t always look graceful—has been essential in making Issa’s work so resonant and enduring.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for graceful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
Adjective
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Järnkrok looked agile and engaged in a 4-2 loss.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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This means more autonomous robots that intelligently zip across floors, flying warehouse drones that scan packages and RFID tags from above, and agile super robots that put human limitations to shame.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Sep. 2025
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Her blonde hair was parted at the side and tucked low in an elegant bun in the back.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The elegant car, original down to the paint, is a legacy that will be passed on to her daughter.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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And yet, Doja continuously taps the well while adapting it to her own aesthetic, moving fluidly between sweet harmonies and nimble raps in classic Doja form.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dimon has said that for JPMorgan, H-1B visas allow the company to be nimble in moving employees to positions around the world.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Every detail feels intentional, not just in the fresh ingredients, but in thoughtful touches like letting diners take home a handsome pair of wooden chopsticks after their meal.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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The teacher was young, handsome, often wore a pink button-down.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Tarell Alvin McCraney’s robust, balletic play has been making the rounds for almost 20 years, ever since its 2007 joint premiere at the Public Theater and London’s Young Vic.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jacob Elordi, unrecognizable as the creature, moves through the role with balletic grace, embodying the tragic soul of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old story.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Posey would have been a fine choice, based on his three rings alone.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two were indeed a fun, fine, refreshing, and hilarious pair.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drones, a swift water team, cadaver dogs and GoPros punctured the peace in the tranquil and majestic mountains and triggered a closure of the Enchantments, an area popular for backcountry hiking and camping, as law enforcement scoured the forest for any signs of the bearded Army veteran.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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The décor encompasses the majestic scenery of a Rocky Mountain escape, with a large fireplace, wood accents and a rustic social setting.—
George A. Paul,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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Elephant bones by comparison are gracile, slender—they’re like twigs compared to mastodons.—
Peter Brannen,
The Atlantic,
22 June 2022
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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