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Current attitude about elegance (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

poise

'elegance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'current attitude about' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'I' (symbol for electric current).
'attitude' becomes 'pose' (attitude can mean a pose or stance).
'about' is an insertion indicator.
'i' inserted within 'pose' is 'POISE'.

(Other definitions for poise that I've seen before include "Dignified and self-assured manner" , "Dignity and assurance of manner" , "Aplomb" , "Graceful and elegant bearing in a person" , "Balance; composure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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