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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
Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Hydrangeas have returned to Grumpy's good graces.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In fact, to remain in their good graces, using inflammatory language is obligatory.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But needing access to Chinese workers and customers also made Apple more reliant on the good graces of the Chinese government.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The Mythos launch came after the height of Anthropic's dispute with the DOD, but the release has opened the door for the company to inch back into the administration's good graces.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
In the days following Noem’s fall from the president’s graces and her termination, the pictures were taken down.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s especially powerful when millions, or even billions, of dollars are at stake, and when approval depends on staying in the government’s good graces.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Tara Reid graces the red carpet in an elegant black and white gown for The Birthday Party screening at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 22.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The tree, which graces a botanical garden, bears patient witness to all manner of human clumsiness.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Colbert graces the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s New York issue, which was released Wednesday.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Venus graces your sign through May 18, wrapping the first half of the month in creativity and pleasure.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
During these months, the sun graces the skies daily, and the weather is very nice.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
An elegant clock graces the main street.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Emond, one of the stage’s great secret weapons, graces this production with a presence that’s both hysterically funny and absolutely lethal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
And to keep in the retailer’s good graces, national suppliers have reformulated their cereals and other products.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Its gentleness was, to me, one of its graces and one of its defining qualities.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Hydrangeas have returned to Grumpy's good graces.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
In fact, to remain in their good graces, using inflammatory language is obligatory.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
But needing access to Chinese workers and customers also made Apple more reliant on the good graces of the Chinese government.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The Mythos launch came after the height of Anthropic's dispute with the DOD, but the release has opened the door for the company to inch back into the administration's good graces.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
In the days following Noem’s fall from the president’s graces and her termination, the pictures were taken down.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s especially powerful when millions, or even billions, of dollars are at stake, and when approval depends on staying in the government’s good graces.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Two days before that, Pereira graces the cover of the EA UFC 6 Standard Edition which will hit early access on June 12 with a worldwide release date on June 19.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Tara Reid graces the red carpet in an elegant black and white gown for The Birthday Party screening at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 22.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
The tree, which graces a botanical garden, bears patient witness to all manner of human clumsiness.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Colbert graces the cover of The Hollywood Reporter’s New York issue, which was released Wednesday.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Venus graces your sign through May 18, wrapping the first half of the month in creativity and pleasure.
—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
During these months, the sun graces the skies daily, and the weather is very nice.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
An elegant clock graces the main street.
—Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Emond, one of the stage’s great secret weapons, graces this production with a presence that’s both hysterically funny and absolutely lethal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graces
Noun
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Global financial services firm BTIG noted that the rapid runup comes with risks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Anything stand out about other services and features?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Well, take your picture of virtues for brave soldiers here, virtue itself being a word, while brave or bravery apparently didn’t fit.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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From Breakfast Casserole to Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, Southern Living readers know a thing or two about the virtues of a bake-it-and-take-it meal.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Verb
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This volume adorns a huge number of bedside tables for a reason.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Entry comes with a tug on the giant calligraphy brush that adorns the doorway.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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And perhaps that is one of the greatest privileges of longevity in our business.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Washington simply stopped issuing and renewing confidential plates in October 2025, and Massachusetts did the same, cutting off ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agencies from privileges in early 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Noun
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According to Keller, one of the most important distinctions people should understand is that policy memoranda do not independently change federal immigration law.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Applying terrorism designations to criminal syndicates, Brazilian officials say, conflicts with domestic legal definitions and risks blurring distinctions underpinning international counterterrorism law.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then His unveiled, sweet mercies show Life’s burdens light.—
Douglas Sytsma,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Plus, having two accomplished sisters has its advantages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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“Graces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graces. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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