How to Use elegance in a Sentence

elegance

noun
  • His grace — his elegance on the court.
    — Patrick McEnroe, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Body was served on a full platter, along with a dash of elegance.
    — Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 22 Oct. 2021
  • From the dark heartwood to the light edges, the elegance is in the grain.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 24 July 2021
  • Its elegance is showcased in movies, books, and art.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
  • Gold buttons add a dash of elegance, too.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Nothing screams elegance quite like a french bob.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The old-world elegance of this shape is a perfect match for a fluffy, faux fur wrap coat.
    — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2022
  • This set of four crystal goblets adds a touch of elegance to any drink.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Pair it with your favorite shawl to add an extra touch of elegance.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 24 July 2023
  • In dress form, lace is guaranteed to give off a vibe of easy elegance.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
  • Agaves add structural elegance to a xeriscape.
    — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • The sleek design and clear glass panels add a touch of elegance.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2021
  • That, over a long navy wool coat, and tall buttery leather boots, well, that mix screams elegance.
    — Pamela Edwards Christiani, Essence, 23 Oct. 2021
  • The Wildcats play with a tough, smart elegance that pulls me in.
    — Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 13 Jan. 2022
  • This is great news for those looking to dress with both comfort and elegance in mind.
    — Mayte Salido, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2024
  • There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
  • What drew me to him then – and now – is his ability to merge edge with elegance.
    — Brooke Devard Ozaydinli, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This was the iea behind keeping the elegance of the car.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • It's made of a polyester and spandex blend and has a shiny finish that adds elegance.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The seamless look adds elegance and warmth to the narrow room.
    — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The clothes, for men and women, had a modern elegance, and a sense of ease.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2024
  • This backless barstool blends the elegance of a wood frame with the comfort of a padded seat.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
  • These slides are serving elegance and the tiniest bit of sparkle.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023
  • That idea of elegance resonated with me my whole life.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Yai and her guests took over the New York night with elegance and fierce style.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The theme was modern elegance, with plenty of white, black and bling.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
  • So to have an elegance to them and sort of a glamour, but also be easy to throw in your bag.
    — Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • This year, that elegance is more in demand than ever.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There’s no fabric more classic than toile, which brings elegance to any space.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
  • There’s no fabric more classic than toile, which brings elegance to any space.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025

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