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elegance

[el-i-guhns] / ˈɛl ɪ gəns /


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And it equates small portions to elegance, chicness and peak femininity.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

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

It’s an evolving boyhood, framed with unshowy elegance by cinematographer Karl Walter Lindenlaub against the island’s flat, grassy, weather-rich horizons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Originally built in 2004, the property underwent a significant remodel in 2023/2024, blending timeless elegance with a fresh, light-filled space tailored for today’s modern lifestyle,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

He thought with some pity of Dorcas and her craving for elegance.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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