How to Use elegant in a Sentence

elegant

adjective
  • The brand is edgy, cool and sexy, but not elegant.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Read on to learn more about these elegant plants.
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
  • This trend is all about elegant ease.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Lighter wood, lots of plants, homey and elegant.
    — Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Each bite is rich, cozy, and elegant.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Slim, elegant, and easy to wear.
    — Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
  • These simple yet elegant cakes can do the same for your evening.
    — Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 June 2022
  • The elegant guest rooms feature earth tones and ocean views.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026
  • Scholze and Clausen’s proof was clean and elegant.
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
  • The rest of her glam followed the same elegant rhythm, with a bright red lip.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The rest of the watch is equally elegant.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Sweep those strands up and off the neck with this elegant take on a French twist.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Her blonde hair was parted at the side and tucked low in an elegant bun in the back.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Rooks looked like an elegant bride in a long classy strapless gown with her hair pulled back.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 July 2025
  • Soups can take many forms — smooth or chunky, clear or creamy, rustic or elegant.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The gold finish on the body of the lamp brings even more glitzy tones to this elegant piece.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The next woman to speak is older and the most elegant in the room.
    — Mary Gordon, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The drape back adds an elegant touch and the side slits allow for movement.
    — Raena Loper, Good Housekeeping, 25 May 2022
  • Tianna wore her hair in an elegant updo with a sheer veil.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Puff sleeves can often make a basic shirt feel much more elegant.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The actress added black shoes and wore her hair in an elegant updo.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
  • Her vocals are so elegant and the band’s playing is so classy.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The elegant leather bag also comes in a warm brown or a beige hue for a timeless look.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024
  • This coat is both bold and elegant, perfect for a standout look.
    — Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The decor is elegant and minimal in seashell shades and sandy beiges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Roberts looked elegant in a plunging black dress with a red necklace.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Not far away, the elegant curve of a humpback broke through the surface.
    — Chloe Berge, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The elegant pieces are made from rich teak and gleaming stainless steel.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 May 2023
  • Sit for a spell on the gracious front porch or have a meal in the elegant onsite eatery.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • Tonal satin trim and flap-welt pockets at the hips complete the elegant look.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025

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