1
as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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2
as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
although she can afford all the jewelry that money can buy, she dresses with the gentle refinement that only taste can bestow
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Recent Examples of refinement
Versatility, duality, and refinement define this season’s style narrative, effortlessly weaving into wardrobes through these four standout runway trends.
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
This includes allocating resources for ongoing model training and refinement along with contingency funds for addressing challenges and external expertise when needed.
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—Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Kidman’s iteration of the dress merged Y2K sensibility with contemporary refinement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
There are undoubtedly areas for refinement in Doku’s high-speed, all-or-nothing approach to wing play, but the adaptation should not be all one way.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
This includes allocating resources for ongoing model training and refinement along with contingency funds for addressing challenges and external expertise when needed.
2.
—Akhilesh Tripathi, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Kidman’s iteration of the dress merged Y2K sensibility with contemporary refinement.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
There are undoubtedly areas for refinement in Doku’s high-speed, all-or-nothing approach to wing play, but the adaptation should not be all one way.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refinement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinement
Noun
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The team could also use some improvements on the offensive line, a potential better approach to building up the offense before selecting a running back.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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While the Week 2 deliveries showed an 8% improvement versus the opening weekend’s turnout (559,500), the UFL’s year-to-year declines are hard to overlook.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2025
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Named after the legendary press baron and wartime politician Lord Beaverbrook, the Surrey estate-turned-hotel is a riot of elegance, nostalgia, and finely tuned hospitality.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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At issue are timing advance records, detailed location data from a phone that is only preserved for seven days.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The senators asked the Office of Government Ethics to probe whether any White House or executive branch officials, to include special government employees, were informed of the announcement in advance and what financial transactions were made by officials with knowledge of nonpublic information.—
Isabella Murray,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The sacred plant, long defiled, heralded, as in the time of the Inca and all the ancient civilizations of the Andes, as a gift of the gods.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The problem is that great nations throughout the history of Western civilization have been crossroads nations.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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This metronome light system is a new technological advancement in natural sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The pair’s new collaboration, released Thursday (April 10), is a celebration of Mexican culture and Mexican pride, from signature cumbia dance moves to the streetwear that rings true to the chicano identity.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Refinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinement. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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