elegance
Example Sentences
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Wankel’s engine is legendary among engineers and gearheads, on account of its simplicity and elegance: It has far fewer parts than a typical piston engine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The listing described the abode as a serene spot where “timeless elegance and modern convenience blend seamlessly in the heart of Beverly Hills.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
"Everything about her just oozes elegance and I hope she knows how appreciated she is among us. She dictates the way that you play."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
De Meo, who lived in several countries growing up, is not exactly a grease monkey: He exudes understated elegance, favoring tailored Italian suits and classic watches.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Not even pretties, whose bodies were perfectly balanced, designed for elegance in every kind of clothing, moved with such effortless control Tally deliberately turned her eyes away from him.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
Vocabulary lists containing elegance
Our Town
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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"Novio Boy: Scene 7, Part 1" and "Oranges"
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