gracefully
Americanadverb
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Because M88 is viewed at an angle from Earth, the galaxy appears stretched out, with its spiral structure gracefully spreading across space.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
After her final bow, she gracefully skated to the nearest camera and perfectly captured the turning tide of America’s Olympics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
Since this is Rubio’s baby, perhaps he gracefully took a backseat.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2026
Brooke Noonan, a student of Hayward’s Pilates class, says that Hayward offers corrections gracefully, without drawing attention to mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
She walked gracefully; her movements were never quick and jerky like those of some girls her age.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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