According to a new genetic analysis, the flamingo, that stately, stilt-legged beauty, is a close cousin of the squat and homely grebe.

Dancing with Mr. Frame, she was a stately beauty.

Lady Hester sat at the head of his table and assisted in welcoming his guests; she became known for her stately beauty and lively conversation.

Every spring, tender shoots push up through our lawn, tiny reminders of the stately beauty that once reigned over our plantings.

This is photography as establishment propaganda, promoting stately beauty, richesse, order and accomplishment.

They have a stately beauty, a pure formal clarity that may have derived in part from Weston's influence.

They spoke of trivial things, the weather, the stately beauty of Regan's new house.

I'm content to enjoy the plant for its stately beauty and ease of care.

Warwick's first glance had revealed the fact that the young woman was strikingly handsome, with a stately beauty seldom encountered.

Golden-haired Selucia possessed a stately, cream-skinned beauty and cool blue eyes.