: in a fine manner: such as
a
: extremely well : excellently
plays the hero very finely—
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b
: with close discrimination : precisely
c
: with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively
a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people
d
: minutely
finely ground meal
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Nearly everyone appreciated the tasteful and well-appointed interior, as understated as it is finely crafted.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The material consists mainly of finely ground marble, obtained as an otherwise-unwanted waste product from quarries.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Nubuck leather is formed from the top of the animal hide which is finely sanded and buffed to produce the softest, velvety leather finish.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to shred the chicken very finely—or pulse the crust ingredients just a few times in a food processor—to ensure the protein will be a breeze to bite into without crumbling the entire slice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
The material consists mainly of finely ground marble, obtained as an otherwise-unwanted waste product from quarries.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 2025
Nubuck leather is formed from the top of the animal hide which is finely sanded and buffed to produce the softest, velvety leather finish.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Just be sure to shred the chicken very finely—or pulse the crust ingredients just a few times in a food processor—to ensure the protein will be a breeze to bite into without crumbling the entire slice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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