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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
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.
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Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 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
Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 30 Dec. 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
Noun
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Luxury service on a yacht is defined by seamless attentiveness, privacy and hyper-personalized care.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Good care requires a level of presence and attentiveness that just can’t be scaled.—
Jen Zamzow,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
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Yet, when fans watch his content and lives, there is another Joohoney, one that fits the sweetness of his name – very soft and cute.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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These days, toast is a canvas for both creativity and comfort, so why not brighten up the morning by bringing in color and spice, tenderness and crunch, sweetness and tang?—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the book cannot credit Boone with commonplace human thoughtfulness.—
Julius Taranto,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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This new thoughtfulness is changing how people plan travel.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Aman’s signature quiet elegance will be evident throughout the interior, with refined, minimalist decor that takes inspiration from ryokans (Japanese inns).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Valentino woman was one who would hold themselves with confidence and a lady-like elegance.—
Jye Marshall,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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American elites aped European fashions, art, and manners, and Europeans admired American energy and efficiency.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 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 Jan. 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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Arguably one of the most memorable campaigns of the last decade came courtesy of Jonathan Anderson, who cast 88-year-old Dame Maggie Smith in a Loewe ad, the late legendary actor swaddled in a multi-colored faux fur coat, clutching a Puzzle bag.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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There’s gentle exfoliation courtesy of betaine salicylate, a mild beta-hydroxy acid that buffs away little flakes and rough patches dry skin tends to collect.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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The inexplicable, sudden death of a dozen men was not enough to still curiosity, and an urge to show hospitality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nor does the grandeur of the livery overstate the luxury travel brand’s connection to a sport renowned for its luxury hospitality.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Graciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graciousness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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