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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
Some gardeners cut graceful curves around trees and along edges of walkways and garden bed borders.
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The kākāpō, the world’s largest, most endangered, and least graceful parrot, is undergoing a baby boom.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Stedman describes the everyday elements of station life with graceful accuracy.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, focus on graceful stripes, as showcased in the Baja bamboo bedding collection from Cozy Earth, an AD-favorite brand.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The kākāpō, the world’s largest, most endangered, and least graceful parrot, is undergoing a baby boom.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Stedman describes the everyday elements of station life with graceful accuracy.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead, focus on graceful stripes, as showcased in the Baja bamboo bedding collection from Cozy Earth, an AD-favorite brand.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
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Visually, to the more discerning fans, the new cars are smaller, lighter, and more agile.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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Although his role was initially focused on UK scouting, this small, agile team worked very flexibly and collaboratively.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The classic circular design showcases preserved purple blooms with natural texture and a rustic yet elegant aesthetic that complements everything from French country to farmhouse decor.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Foodbuy network of suppliers and distributors allows operators to be nimble, leveraging their long-standing connections.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Canadian boycotts of American wine triggered by tariffs eliminated $360 million in exports, though some nimble small producers thrive by targeting younger wine drinkers.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Woodell plays Jay, a charming, handsome and wealthy Catfish alum.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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But the slick back bun, classical music and balletic dress was not Liu’s brand.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The car’s balletic responsiveness is owed in part to the overall lateral stiffness being bolstered by 75 percent compared to the Vanquish’s most recent apex predecessor, Aston Martin’s DBS 770 Ultimate, at least according to the official press release.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 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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From the West Coast’s majestic mountains to the prairie ecoregions of the Great Plains to the white sand dunes in New Mexico, the resource zeroed in on the small towns that feature the best views of the nation's eclectic scenery.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Today, biologist Pete Bloom estimates there are at least 22 pairs of the majestic birds in Southern California.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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