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as in services
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 virtues
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 adorns
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 graces
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This, at the very least, offered Noem the chance to show proof of life, as well as to grovel her way back into the president’s good graces.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The president himself scolded a New York Times reporter for asking about the cost and whether Amazon was seeking to get in his good graces.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s faster, stronger and doesn’t give their graces to opposing rookies.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela began releasing some political prisoners Thursday, as the country’s new leaders seek to stay in Washington’s good graces while maintaining their grip on power.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have remained in the Windsor dynasty's good graces following Andrew's banishment.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Kahlo’s image graces tens of millions of consumer products worldwide.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning also earned her first-ever best-supporting-actress nod for her role in Sentimental Value, as did Teyana Taylor, who graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s Winter Issue, for her role in One Battle After Another.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Produced by Live Nation, the North American leg will see Puth graces the stages of Madison Square Garden in New York City and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with support from Daniel Seavey and Lawrence on select shows and Ally Salort on all dates.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
This very salt, explained Djanfan, graces the tables of West Africa’s finest restaurants.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
For every glossy star that graces the screen, there are hundreds of artists toiling away in dark editing rooms and squinting at computer screens to make movie magic possible.
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Fans of New York’s Smør will find this pendant graces their interiors a dozen times over, a reference to their love of Danish design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Noun
But Epstein looked to get back into the billionaire’s good graces.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Because in order to remain in the president’s good graces, his Cabinet officers need to please him by relitigating the 2020 election.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 16 Feb. 2026
Her strange presence in Georgia — where Gabbard reportedly arranged for FBI agents to make a post-raid call to the president — looks like nothing more than a way to worm her way back into his good graces.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
This, at the very least, offered Noem the chance to show proof of life, as well as to grovel her way back into the president’s good graces.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
The president himself scolded a New York Times reporter for asking about the cost and whether Amazon was seeking to get in his good graces.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Everyone’s faster, stronger and doesn’t give their graces to opposing rookies.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Venezuela began releasing some political prisoners Thursday, as the country’s new leaders seek to stay in Washington’s good graces while maintaining their grip on power.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 8 Jan. 2026
His daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, have remained in the Windsor dynasty's good graces following Andrew's banishment.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
Verb
Compared to Lincoln, there is little else here for the man who graces the $50 bill.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
While the intermission affords each team more time than usual to prepare for the final 30 or so minutes of the season, that entire break isn't afforded to the entertainer who graces the stage.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 8 Feb. 2026
Kahlo’s image graces tens of millions of consumer products worldwide.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Elle Fanning also earned her first-ever best-supporting-actress nod for her role in Sentimental Value, as did Teyana Taylor, who graces the cover of Vanity Fair’s Winter Issue, for her role in One Battle After Another.
—Maggie Coughlan, Vanity Fair, 22 Jan. 2026
Produced by Live Nation, the North American leg will see Puth graces the stages of Madison Square Garden in New York City and Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, with support from Daniel Seavey and Lawrence on select shows and Ally Salort on all dates.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2026
This very salt, explained Djanfan, graces the tables of West Africa’s finest restaurants.
—Caitlin Gunther, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
For every glossy star that graces the screen, there are hundreds of artists toiling away in dark editing rooms and squinting at computer screens to make movie magic possible.
—Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
Fans of New York’s Smør will find this pendant graces their interiors a dozen times over, a reference to their love of Danish design.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graces
Noun
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The layoff notices, approved by a 4-3 vote, target central and regional office staff, who were described as providing direct and important services to schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cuba's communist government has implemented rationing measures to protect essential services in a country that was already suffering from severe shortages of food, fuel and medicine.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In his speech, Ohanian, who is Armenian, extolled the virtues of allyship across cultures.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While Andrew was stripped of all of his royal titles and privileges by his brother King Charles in October 2025, Beatrice and Eugenie retain their princess titles and Her Royal Highness stylings.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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House Bill 4153 and Senate Bill 1538 would each require minors to meet eighth grade literacy standards and require Service Oklahoma to withdraw driving privileges if the child drops out of school.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drawing from pre-Columbian sound artifacts, Alarcón Tennen reimagines sculpture as exchange rather than form, collapsing distinctions between viewer and performer, touch and sound.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The distinctions on these rosters are more than a bit fungible.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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India’s lure Despite all of these moments, the event pulled in a who’s who of tech names from Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to Altman, all of whom talked up India’s advantages from a huge talent pool to a large consumer market.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The point here isn’t to rule on the merits of photo ID.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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Social media has been full of Laegreid memes, while during Norway’s biggest radio debate show, two relationship experts discussed the merits of his confession.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Graces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graces. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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