1
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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2
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 Synonyms for graciousness
Noun
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Designed to pay homage, the scent is inspired by Granado’s history and the mysterious, welcoming atmosphere of traditional apothecaries and reviving century-old legacy with intensity, elegance and freshness.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025 -
With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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This is not so much a question of good manners as good visibility.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Leighton said being respectful of the flight crew, keeping your stuff in order, disposing of your trash responsibly, and just generally minding your manners make the flying experience more pleasant for everyone.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The convergence of reason and gallantry, of irony and affection, struck a teasing tone.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Written with filmmaker Matt Yoka, Possession marries the Band’s Americana with T. Rex’s fuzzy glam, anchored by Segall’s always-stellar guitar gallantry.—
Dan Reilly,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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The latest warning comes courtesy of ThreatFabric, which has been tracking Anatsa for years.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Short’s company, which took over management of the building in March, will handle booking events, catering, management and other hospitality for the venue, and is booking events through 2026.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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Founded by architect Jose Hernandez, the firm designs residential and hospitality projects, from multiunit developments to single-family homes.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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Today, her analogues donate to PACs, endow chairs at law schools, and write op-eds about civility in politics.—
Aron Solomon
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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Those tensions, coupled with the Trump administration’s attacks on universities, have left some school communities wrestling with how to balance civility and safety with open expression and debate.—
John Branch,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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During his adolescence, the sensibility among the youth was to turn away from the gentility of the race man and toward the existential and the militant.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Its noble gentility has been subtly adding to the DNA of the California sound.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Graciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciousness. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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