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as in attentiveness
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding
at this type of private school, young women would be taught upper-class graciousness
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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his graciousness and wit kept his fellow diners entertained throughout the meal
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Recent Examples of graciousness
Her graciousness in asking for the women in the room to stand up, and then hailing them, was another class act.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Like many who spoke out after the couple’s alleged murder, Elwes described Reiner’s warm personality and graciousness on set, something that often set him apart from other big names in the industry, as well as his willingness to take a chance on a young, relatively unknown actor.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2025
Kaye complimented the graciousness of the MSO, who went beyond inviting Coonen to attend a rehearsal.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Your graciousness and kindness is appreciated by our entire restaurant team.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Today’s China may have lost a lot of the graciousness once bestowed on foreigners, or at least Americans, generally speaking, but one country that has been consistently convivial over several decades for this guy is Japan.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
There are, unfortunately, far too many examples of women who marry high-profile figures only to be harangued for expressing anything other than gratitude and graciousness.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Like many who spoke out after the couple’s alleged murder, Elwes described Reiner’s warm personality and graciousness on set, something that often set him apart from other big names in the industry, as well as his willingness to take a chance on a young, relatively unknown actor.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 2025
Kaye complimented the graciousness of the MSO, who went beyond inviting Coonen to attend a rehearsal.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Your graciousness and kindness is appreciated by our entire restaurant team.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graciousness
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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was known for his frequent yelling, a dose of mayhem, and a focus on perfection - all wrapped up in sweetness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pure vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness and caramel-like flavor to the chocolate frosting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Begent said the winning artists were chosen for their technical skills and thoughtfulness of designs.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Long before American beauty became synonymous with department stores, celebrity founders and global conglomerates, Hudnut was exporting American elegance internationally.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Far from being a nostalgic nod, this trend resurrects the kind of practical elegance that characterized generations past.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Judith Martin's Miss Manners column has chronicled the continuous rise and fall of American manners since 1978.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Burke believed that manners and mores, customs and norms, codes of conduct, and beauty itself made life more humane.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a quixotic gallantry to appealing to a saner conservative and looking ahead to a post-Trump American politics.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Queen Elizabeth later awarded Beaton the George's Cross, Britain’s highest civilian award for gallantry, for his role in saving her daughter’s life, and bestowed honors on Callender, as well as the other policemen and onlookers who intervened.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Photograph courtesy Netflix At the very top level of the pop-music empyrean, where the K-pop group BTS surely resides, an album release is never just an album release.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The backstory The team behind Hotel Bella Grande is no stranger to hospitality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte will pull from its hospitality and tourism tax fund to cover the costs.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Graciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciousness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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