grace, n.
(graces)
freq. cnt. 11
(graces)
freq. cnt. 11
elegance and beauty of movement or expression
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
grace gracility
sample sentences
"a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace"
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(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
grace saving grace state of grace
sample sentences
"the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin""it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"
"the Virgin lived in a state of grace"
a sense of propriety and consideration for others
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
grace seemliness
sample sentences
"a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace"
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a disposition to kindness and compassion
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1
good will goodwill grace
sample sentences
"the victor's grace in treating the vanquished"
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(Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God
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free grace grace grace of God
sample sentences
"God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners""there but for the grace of God go I"
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
<noun.communication>
blessing grace thanksgiving
sample sentences
"their youngest son said grace"
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a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor
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grace grace period
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"The payment had originally been due on April 1 but we had a grace period which expired in June."
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