loose-jointedness

noun

as in gracefulness

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  1. gracefulness
  2. coordination
  3. suppleness
  4. flexibility
Noun
  • 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
  • Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.
    — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of gracefulness
Noun
  • The coordination, travel companies say, ensures the content creators don’t disturb other patrons.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • China can no longer rely on historical sentiment, personal friendships between leaders, and ad hoc diplomatic coordination to maintain its influence over an increasingly unpredictable, confident, and assertive North Korea.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of coordination
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
  • For full professional flexibility, contact Webflow for a custom Enterprise-tier price.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Employees gained flexibility after the pandemic, but lost the daily, unplanned contact with colleagues that used to come built in.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of flexibility
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“Loose-jointedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loose-jointedness. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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