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elegant

[el-i-guhnt] / ˈɛl ɪ gənt /


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The challenge is discerning the elegant from the adequate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

By the 1990s, with his investments in more elegant buildings downtown, he was playing golf with Trump, and their families hung out together.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

At Wimbledon, she walked out in a Japanese kimono which I thought was so elegant.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The inspiration for this fit was elegant pop star like confidence, grounded, a baddie.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Cicero’s elegant style was much to Penelope’s liking, although it did set a high standard.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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