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as in hospitable
showing a natural kindness and courtesy especially in social situations
a gracious host who goes out of his way to make every guest feel welcome
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as in pleasant
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
a gracious innkeeper whose jokes and laughter made weary travelers feel right at home
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as in polite
showing consideration, courtesy, and good manners
he was a gracious man, habitually offering his seat on the bus to elderly women
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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 gracious
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Maybe the fame machine has offered a gracious glimpse, and some of the questions faced by ghostwriters who have seen books turn from things of beauty to cogs in the wheel are a warm-up.
—Anna Mitchael
may 30, Literary Hub, 30 May 2025
Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 June 2025
Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Tall, lanky and infinitely gracious, Dan Bifano is known as the gardener to the stars, building huge rose gardens for wealthy, famous SoCal clients like Barbra Streisand and Oprah.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Maybe the fame machine has offered a gracious glimpse, and some of the questions faced by ghostwriters who have seen books turn from things of beauty to cogs in the wheel are a warm-up.
—Anna Mitchael
may 30, Literary Hub, 30 May 2025
Everyone on set was so gracious and created such a safe space.
—Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 5 June 2025
Though the mill and its towering chimney are long gone, the house remains—gracious, elegant, and full of period charm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 June 2025
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Italy has, nevertheless, been experiencing a surge in wealthy arrivals — both to visit and live — as its more hospitable flat-tax regime and booming luxury real estate sector have proved a draw whereas other countries have sought to crack down on the uber-rich.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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But the temporary win for researchers doesn’t mean the NIH under Trump will necessarily become newly hospitable to grant proposals concerning PrEP implementation.—
Benjamin Ryan,
NBC news,
18 June 2025
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There’s a difference between being polite and being passive.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Fittingly, a green laser shined out into the crowd as attendees turned from polite listeners to a rowdy mosh pit, singing every word.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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This friendly caller is helping seniors feel less lonely, The Wall Street Journal reports.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 June 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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The answer is a cool $2.8 million, probably enough to buy a really nice apartment in Ghent near the River Scheldt.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The dress even has thoughtful front pockets for stashing goods on the go.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2025
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Director Hyuk Jae-kwon creates a seductively eerie mood with thoughtful visual effects and discordant background noises.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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The kindly matriarch wins over Amélie by feeding her white chocolate, and thus a first human connection is made.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Those with kindly outlooks might believe that people comfy with that kind of damage might not understand its impact.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
4 July 2025
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Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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When your town is suffocating under a 100-degree heat dome, there’s nothing like the sweet relief that comes from returning home, cranking up the AC, and leaving behind the sweltering outdoor atmosphere for the cooler, crisper indoor one.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
25 June 2025
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“Gracious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gracious. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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