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elegant

[el-i-guhnt] / ˈɛl ɪ gənt /


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The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"Our result shows that it is not only possible, but that it can be achieved with a surprisingly elegant architecture that the integrated-photonics community had overlooked."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Villarreal: It won’t look as elegant as you, Sarah, but talk to me about finding that walk because, like you said, it shifts from when the onslaught happens.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The result is bright, savory and surprisingly elegant for something that began with opening a can.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

She wore an elegant sleeveless dress of woven gold, her dark hair piled into a cone, encircled with diamonds and emeralds.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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