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The artful dance of "finesse" and "grace"
Lloyd Cooper 30/10/2024, 23:19English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "finesse" and "grace" can describe a quality of smoothness and elegance in the way someone performs an action.
What is different?
"Finesse" often implies skillful handling or maneuvering in a complex situation, while "grace" usually refers to smooth, elegant movement or expression. "Grace" can also have a religious or moral connotation of divine favor, which "finesse" does not.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Finesse- She handled the negotiation with great finesse.
- The politician navigated the crisis with remarkable finesse.
- He played the piano piece with such finesse that the audience was captivated.
- She moved with the grace of a ballet dancer.
- His speech was delivered with great grace and humility.
- The bird soared into the sky with effortless grace.
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