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as in kindness
an act of kind assistance
in Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean's decision to go to jail for the man mistaken for him is a grace that goes beyond thanks
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
a beautiful actress who was the epitome of grace during her too-brief career
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as in advantage
a quality that gives something special worth
as if taste were not enough, red wine has the added grace of being healthy for the heart
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as in to adorn
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
I hope that you will grace our gathering with your presence
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Recent Examples of grace
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The request for an interview comes a week after King Charles III began a process to strip his younger brother of his titles and honors and evict him from the royal estate at Windsor, seeming to cap Andrew’s yearslong fall from grace over the depth of his ties to Epstein.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Jamie Carter, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Familiar faces like Beyoncé, A’ja Wilson, and Naomi Campbell graced Sin City with their presence for the adrenaline-pumping weekend in November, whether from the coveted Bellagio Fountain Club or the ultra-exclusive trackside Paddock Club.
—Essence, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Think of Walt and Jesse’s meticulous cook sessions or a two-minute sequence in Saul’s second season that depicts Kim grinding her way back into her law firm’s good graces.
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For the first time since 1857, totality will grace Sydney, Australia's largest city, while remote parts of Western Australia will enjoy over five minutes of totality, with clear skies likely.
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For months afterward, kindness arrived in unexpected forms — neighbors bringing food, strangers offering furniture, friends calling daily.—
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Does their lack of kindness grant you permission to respond with equal insensitivity or even cruelty?—
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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But the elegance in this quirky look did feel complicated, challenging even, to take in at first glance.—
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From roster makeup to individual position battles to the coaches looking to exploit any advantage on the field, every bit of film is scrutinized to see which team has the advantage in January.—
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Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
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The beetle, named for six gold spots that adorn its back, doesn’t fly far.—
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Burgundy nails adorned with gold 3D roses?—
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The decisions and forces that affect society, that dictate the livelihoods and well-being of its citizens, are at the mercy of the market, and the now frighteningly transparent ways that the market serves and benefits its dutiful governmental benefactors.—
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Local districts bear too much of the financial and administrative burden, leaving students at the mercy of local budgets and priorities.—
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Want to capture the majesty of the night sky for yourself?—
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By turns greeting visitors and barring their entry to the museum, the performers animated the building while desacralizing the quasi-religious majesty and vaulted proportions of Mies’s design.—
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Critics say those distinctions are arbitrary and unfair, being based on outdated assumptions and bad science.—
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There is a subtle but important distinction that bears discussion.—
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Guests will appreciate the elegant suites and villas, decorated in soothing greens, blues and purples to evoke feelings of calm.—
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Taking advantage of Crocs’ popular personalization element, his shoes were decorated with Jibbitz charms.—
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“Grace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grace. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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