graciousness
Example Sentences
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His graciousness even extended to the treatment of wooden water tanks, which he often wrapped in masonry to give them the appearance of little temples—much nicer to look at from the street.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
In a capital packed with bloviators and arm-twisters, Jackson maintains an equipoise of soft-spoken graciousness, combining intellectual clarity with iron resolve.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2024
“This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest,” Weah said in his concession speech late Friday.
From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023
"This is a time for graciousness in defeat, a time to place our country above party, and patriotism above personal interest," the former football star, who has served as Liberia's president since 2018, said.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023
“But Ophelia does not know of Agnes,” says Marguerite, turning to me with a pretended graciousness, as if she would introduce me to a friend.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
