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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
Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ergo, the obvious conclusion is that those companies want to get in Carr’s good graces.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
This points to lower tech prices, but there are a couple of saving graces that indicate a mild correction.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Social graces were not created to make people feel superior, but to help people feel more comfortable around others.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The event itself is as chaotic as ever, with business strategist Ken (Tim Key) working overtime to get back into his boss, Marv Putnam's (Allan Havey) good graces, and Esmeralda going to great lengths to steal back the spotlight.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Star playwright William Shakespeare saw a golden opportunity to get into the king’s good graces and wrote a play with witches as a main plot driver.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Venus also marks shifts in societal trends and social graces.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Consider, for example, the photograph that graces the cover of his forthcoming album, Mark William Lewis.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The prominent mural of Kor graces the southeast side of the property at 21 Virginia Ave.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk share the Standard Edition, while their father Keith Tkachuk graces the Deluxe Edition.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many salad dressings, mayonnaise, and the hollandaise sauce that graces eggs benedict wouldn’t be possible without emulsification.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Princess Diana graces the cover of Vanity Fair Later that month, Diana appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair.
—Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Like an official letterhead that graces the top of old-school paper correspondence, or a signature at the end of a legal contract, a sealing carried the authority of the sealer, affirmed their identity, or verified a transaction.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Here are five faults to avoid to keep your pet in everyone’s good graces.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Trump looks like Netanyahu blindsided him, Netanyahu is forced to apologize, and Qatar restores Israel to its lukewarm graces.
—Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Ergo, the obvious conclusion is that those companies want to get in Carr’s good graces.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
This points to lower tech prices, but there are a couple of saving graces that indicate a mild correction.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Social graces were not created to make people feel superior, but to help people feel more comfortable around others.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
The event itself is as chaotic as ever, with business strategist Ken (Tim Key) working overtime to get back into his boss, Marv Putnam's (Allan Havey) good graces, and Esmeralda going to great lengths to steal back the spotlight.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Star playwright William Shakespeare saw a golden opportunity to get into the king’s good graces and wrote a play with witches as a main plot driver.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Venus also marks shifts in societal trends and social graces.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
New artwork graces guest room wall, which are also adorned with books whose covers match the color scheme of the design.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Consider, for example, the photograph that graces the cover of his forthcoming album, Mark William Lewis.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2025
The prominent mural of Kor graces the southeast side of the property at 21 Virginia Ave.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Matthew and Brady Tkachuk share the Standard Edition, while their father Keith Tkachuk graces the Deluxe Edition.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Many salad dressings, mayonnaise, and the hollandaise sauce that graces eggs benedict wouldn’t be possible without emulsification.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Princess Diana graces the cover of Vanity Fair Later that month, Diana appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair.
—Stephanie Kaloi, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Some items have been added to showcase Gravelle’s Bronco style, such as the special sticker with the Appalachian Mountains landscape that graces the glove box and usually gets the most comments from first-time passengers.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Like an official letterhead that graces the top of old-school paper correspondence, or a signature at the end of a legal contract, a sealing carried the authority of the sealer, affirmed their identity, or verified a transaction.
—Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graces
Noun
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However, if an employee purchases eligible health care items or services during furlough, they can’t be reimbursed from a flexible spending account until the worker returns to pay status and payroll deductions can be made.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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No emergency services were reported to have been used to transport the ill on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The document recognizes her contributions in the social and cultural spheres and describes her as a role model for her efforts and virtues, the Ecuadorian outlet El Universo reported.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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These proposals have certain virtues.—
ANDRIY ZAGORODNYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The players on the floor Las Vegas Wilson adorns the marquee.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Her name itself now adorns a street sign outside her old high school in Midwood, an elementary school in Washington State, and the Brooklyn Borough municipal building (a Bill de Blasio move, made days after Cuomo’s).—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This makes county fairs almost like quasi-governmental organizations, said Ahlers of the Anoka County Fair, even though some of the privileges aren’t exactly practicable.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Sep. 2025
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Hosting privileges rotate each time, with Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York, the arena for the 45th edition of the tournament after Rome’s Marco Simone Golf Club staged the 2023 contest.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even if those made stateless were among the first to be deported, legal distinctions ceased to matter at some point.—
Time,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the distinctions are essential in the tax universe.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mural decorates the north side of the building facing Oak Middle School.—
Jeff Gritchen,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her husband sold some of the rare Stephen King memorabilia that decorates their home.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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James allegedly lied on her paperwork, saying her New York property had four units instead of the proper five, which gives her mortgage advantages.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The potential advantages are clear.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oral arguments regarding the merits of the state’s appeal of the lower court decision are scheduled for January.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Many legal experts felt Trump’s case was weak on its merits.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Graces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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