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
  • Power capacity constraints and grid upgrade backlogs can add 18 to 36 months before a single structural beam goes up, while agency coordination across permits, rights of way and environmental reviews slow things further.
    — Balaji Sreenivasan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Exporters otherwise spoke about freight costs, taxation, bonded warehouses in overseas markets, and coordination between government agencies and the private sector.
    — W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of coordination
Noun
  • Shea butter, glycerin, aloe, and vitamin E serve up hydration, and synthetic beeswax means the suppleness sticks around.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, InStyle, 2 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
  • Staff noted property negotiations for easements will feature some flexibility, as certain property owners may choose water tap exchanges in lieu of direct financial compensation.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
  • For Toyota, maintaining leadership may require adopting faster decision-making, shorter development cycles and greater organisational flexibility.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 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 30 Jul. 2026.

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