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as in agile
moving easily
the graceful ballerina effortlessly leapt across the stage
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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
sat down in the old plantation home's very graceful parlor
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Recent Examples of graceful
There are, however, general guidelines people should follow to ensure a graceful gift-giving process.
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Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
These wines are impressive, but not all of them have the structure for graceful aging.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Ana de Armas blends the graceful agility of ballet with the violence of hunting assassins in the first trailer for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Is this just stage one of the slow, graceful fade-out both players desire — a farewell tour that lasts multiple years like Elton John?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 22 Oct. 2024
These wines are impressive, but not all of them have the structure for graceful aging.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Ana de Armas blends the graceful agility of ballet with the violence of hunting assassins in the first trailer for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
Is this just stage one of the slow, graceful fade-out both players desire — a farewell tour that lasts multiple years like Elton John?
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graceful
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Given the rapid pace of technology advancement, a more agile regulatory framework is essential to prevent bottlenecks in the acquisition process.Vincent Danen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement On Saturday, Acevedo, a spry and agile senior, moved quickly to inspect the orchard.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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The crowd of songwriters, publishers and other industry members, all garbed in suits and elegant dresses, immediately rose to their feet, clapping and singing along to Owen’s lyrics of flowing rivers, rustic Cajun hideaways and playing baseball with chert rocks.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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The vertical stitching looks clean and elegant, and is meant to prevent wrinkles.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
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Ensure nimble creative, content and creator resources are available for real-time updates.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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To get the best results, espresso machines must be nimble, offering both infinite variability and incredible precision.Tom Weijand, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, the story centers around a Kansas City Chiefs super fan (King) vying for the title of Fan of the Year and the handsome team employee (Hynes) tasked with finding the contest’s winner.Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Next vacation, leave your phone on airplane mode, bust out this handsome Backgammon set, and settle into a slower rhythm of life.Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Sensitivity and sociality The same fine motor skills that aid in picking tasty bug snacks off of leaves also apply to picking bugs and other parasites off of others.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Probably best known as the longtime Dior executive who developed its fine jewelry and watch division, Nicolas has also worked at Cartier and Sotheby’s before becoming general manager of Printemps’ flagship Haussmann store in 2021.Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Start by exploring the unique Maldivian underwater world on a dive or snorkel trip to marvel at majestic whale sharks, elegant manta rays, and the vibrant coral reefs that are home to myriad colorful fish.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Through the years, the church has drawn people because of its majestic space, and the memories of Marquette alumni – many of whom come back for family weddings and other special events.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Hawkins misplaced horns and spikes, and some of his robust four-legged dinosaurs were actually gracile bipeds.Yannic Rack, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
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More generally, humans as a whole have become more gracile over the last 10,000 years.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 26 Mar. 2012
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Using the 16-Inch MacBook Pro: The Most Specialized MacBook Primarily a desktop replacement or workstation, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is surprisingly dense if you’re otherwise used to tossing around a lithe MacBook Air.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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English Meaning: Man of peace, slim, lithe, slender Famous Namesakes: Slim Whitman Peak Popularity: This name has not appeared on the Social Security list of popular baby names.2 Whimsy Lou Smith Whimsy Lou, the youngest Smith child, was born in April 2024.Kara Nesvig, Parents, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Graceful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graceful. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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