elegant
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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
“One could hardly fashion a disguise for a scullery maid or a stowaway out of these elegant fabrics. But for my purposes, they ought to do quite well.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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