gracious
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Through her cookbooks, magazines, television shows and retail housewares, Stewart became the personification of gracious living and America's most high-profile lifestyle expert.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
“Formal entertaining spaces include a gracious Living Room, dining room, private study, chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, family room, and expansive outdoor terraces, while discreet service quarters ensure effortless day-to-day living,” reads the listing.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Weintraub’s being so gracious, and Wiatt’s apparently my best bud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
"I just wish I could be that person, and be gracious and effortless," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
He was gracious enough not to remind me.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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