gracious
Example Sentences
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And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026
He said he marveled at her ability to be “generous and kind and gracious while never ever minimizing her own talents.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
When Sweden wins, Savolainen is a gracious loser, her fiancée said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
Watts’ take on Jackie O doesn’t hit such heights, but the actor does, in some scenes, achieve a gracious splendor that does justice to her subject’s memory.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026
“Goodness gracious, it’s time for a break. Be back in ten,” Miss Jovy says, throwing her arms up.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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The Emancipation Proclamation (1862)
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