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grace

[greys] / greɪs /
NOUN
charm, loveliness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agility beauty decency decorum dexterity dignity ease elegance finesse poise refinement style
STRONG
address adroitness allure attractiveness balance breeding comeliness consideration cultivation etiquette finish form gracefulness lissomeness manners nimbleness pleasantness pliancy polish propriety shapeliness smoothness suppleness symmetry tact tastefulness
WEAK
lithesomeness mannerliness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad manners clumsiness crudeness indecency rudeness ugliness
STRONG
disproportion ignorance imbalance neglect thoughtlessness
WEAK
ineptness mercilessness tactlessness unforgiveness
NOUN
mercy, forgiveness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compassion generosity goodness kindness love tenderness
STRONG
benefaction beneficence benevolence charity clemency compassionateness favor forbearance indulgence kindliness leniency lenity pardon quarter redemption reprieve responsiveness
WEAK
caritas good will
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cruelty harshness hatred meanness
STRONG
disfavor malevolence unkindness
WEAK
clumsiness ineptness mercilessness tactlessness unforgiveness
NOUN
prayer
Synonyms
STRONG
benediction blessing invocation petition thanks thanksgiving
Antonyms
WEAK
clumsiness ineptness mercilessness tactlessness unforgiveness
VERB
beautify, embellish
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adorn bedeck decorate
STRONG
crown deck dignify distinguish elevate enhance enrich favor garnish glorify honor laureate ornament
WEAK
set off
Antonyms
STRONG
condemn decrease degrade demote denounce disgrace dishonor humiliate hurt lower reduce shame
WEAK
uglify

Example Sentences

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What had happened to make a city with a reputation for grace and good sense suddenly come down so hard on a protesting grandmother with a clear First Amendment defense?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

The terms of the contract were steep: After a grace period, Odessa would have to pay roughly $24,000 annually to maintain its membership, an amount that could increase and had no cap.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

It’s created an odd situation in the labor market, but one that’s been a saving grace for the economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Harden may be one of the greatest players ever to grace the hardwood in the regular season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

By greatest grace, here I am in The Angels holding close close this dear piece of family whom I thought I had lost.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads

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