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Recent Examples of suavity
If Pan American Airways represented, at its height, victory and suavity, the country achieving a kind of European state of grace, then Spirit was the exact opposite—synonymous with the rowdy and the rude at the heart of the American character.
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Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
If Stone is rage incarnate, RZA, as Hutch’s samurai-sword-wielding brother, is pure Zen suavity.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
If Stone is rage incarnate, RZA, as Hutch’s samurai-sword-wielding brother, is pure Zen suavity.
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suavity
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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.
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Her stage presence, fashion and gracefulness all stood out, said Billy Mitchell, the Apollo's in-house historian.
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Before the yuppie era, a certain staid gentility prevailed.
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While widely opposed because of the jarring mixture of southern gentility and Pittsburgh-centricity, the merger doubled the size of the airline and brought the Charlotte hub, now American’s second largest hub and the third biggest single airline hub in the world.
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Nemec is an intelligent puck mover with good poise and vision with the puck.
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Still, this chapter of your life may require more honesty than poise.
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During the reception, Princess Kate shared an emotional moment with Tony Gledhill, a former Metropolitan Police officer who received the George Cross for gallantry in 1966.
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In 2020, Magawa received the PDSA Dickin medal for gallantry, which recognizes heroism in animals.
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With the sparkling Sun shining on your 10th House of Career and Reputation, your grace under pressure becomes visible to the people who rely on you today.
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Prince William and Princess Kate lived in the grace-and-favour property as newlyweds.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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Despite growing interest, Bocas retains an unspoiled charm due to limited access and the absence of large resorts, ensuring a tranquil experience.
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Tehran concluded that American diplomacy can serve as cover for the next attack.
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Presidents have often used the Camp David compound, built in 1938, as a venue for diplomacy with foreign leaders.
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Just’s management of materials, with its discomfort around homosexuality, makes straightening look like editorial tact.
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There can be passion here, but without patience and emotional tact, Cancer will inevitably feel rushed, dismissed and repeatedly hurt by Aries’ lack of a filter.
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“Suavity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suavity. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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