elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈe-li-gən(t)s 
1
a
: refined grace or dignified propriety : urbanity
b
: tasteful richness of design or ornamentation
the sumptuous elegance of the furnishings
c
: dignified gracefulness or restrained beauty of style : polish
the essay is marked by lucidity, wit, and elegance
d
: scientific precision, neatness, and simplicity
the elegance of a mathematical proof
2
: something that is elegant
Examples of elegance in a Sentence
the elegance of the hotel's French furnishings
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With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Roca’s maneuvers have both a theatrical elegance and a fearsome daring; his bravado is refined by his bravery, his defiant gaze challenging not just the bull but death itself.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Built between 1822 and 1825 by architect John White Jr., the 8,600-square-foot abode is a masterclass in Georgian elegance, with a red-brick facade, tall sash windows, a fanlight entrance, and an ornamental balcony.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
With films like 2024’s Challengers and internet trends that promise hashtag-Old Money, everyday people are picking up a racquet in the hopes of dialing into the elegance that tennis has come to signify over the years.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Roca’s maneuvers have both a theatrical elegance and a fearsome daring; his bravado is refined by his bravery, his defiant gaze challenging not just the bull but death itself.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Built between 1822 and 1825 by architect John White Jr., the 8,600-square-foot abode is a masterclass in Georgian elegance, with a red-brick facade, tall sash windows, a fanlight entrance, and an ornamental balcony.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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“Elegance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elegance. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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elegance
noun
el·e·gance
ˈel-i-gən(t)s
1
: gracefulness of style or movement
2
: decoration or design that is rich but in good taste
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