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litheness

noun

Definition of lithenessnext
as in gracefulness

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  1. gracefulness
  2. suppleness
  3. flexibility
  4. coordination
Noun
  • Points were awarded for eyes, nose, mouth, facial expression, hair, torso, extremities, and overall gracefulness.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The brightly colored stalk of larkspur blooms will always draw attention in the garden, and true to their aesthetic, these statuesque flowers are associated with gracefulness and positivity.
    — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Definition of gracefulness
Noun
  • The result is a suppleness-restoring, hyperpigmentation-fading, fine line-plumping serum with hundreds of five-star ratings.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of suppleness
Noun
  • That flexibility could prove essential once the truck leaves Europe.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) operated from 1965 to 1969, logging more than 13,000 hours demonstrating passive safety, high‑temperature performance, and fuel flexibility, noted the company.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of flexibility
Noun
  • Amodei wants independent safety auditors and more coordination among AI companies and governments.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026
  • These silos can inhibit communication and coordination, which can make fire management less effective.
    — Matt Thompson, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of coordination
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