How to Use refined in a Sentence

refined

adjective

• He has very refined manners.
• She has become more refined in her painting technique.
• Pro tip: Frame those posters and flags for a more refined feel that still puts them in the spotlight.
  — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 19 July 2023
• This is a car that makes a Koenigsegg One:1 seem refined and subdued.
  — Mike Duff, Car and Driver, 6 Mar. 2023
• Meanwhile, the brow gel has a non-flaky finish that will hold the hairs in place for a more refined look.
  — Essence, 9 Oct. 2023
• In contrast to whole grains, refined grains have one or more of the three parts of the kernel removed.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 8 May 2023
• The dining room is a refined setting and the centrepiece of the château.
  — Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
• All of the options are dairy-free, non-GMO and free from refined sugars.
  — Good Housekeeping, 15 Sep. 2022
• Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
  — Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
• The third-largest exporter of refined products in the world is India, at 7.7%.
  — Kyle Isakower, WSJ, 27 July 2022
• The target has become more refined but that’s always the case.
  — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
• Yet the prim-and-proper touches of Johnson’s dress made the look more refined.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 June 2024
• Whole grains have more fiber and protein than refined grains.
  — Health Editorial Team, Health, 9 June 2024
• In fact, sticking to mostly wool will retain the shape of the suit longer and provide a more refined look.
  — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 14 Aug. 2023
• Think of the barrel jean as the wide-leg jean’s slightly refined sister.
  — Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
• The vibe: The Inn is an extension of the modern, lush but refined restaurant space.
  — Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 July 2024
• Their food is free from gluten, dairy, refined sugars, soy, GMOs or gums.
  — Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 8 Apr. 2023
• For brunch in bed For the fabulous host, caviar is such a refined gift to add a special flare to a night with guests.
  — Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2024
• Inspired by the elegance of Princess Grace of Monaco, the decor is very refined.
  — Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
• Choose foods with mostly whole grains rather than refined grains.
  — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 27 Apr. 2023
• Emu oil is made from the refined fat of emus, which are large flightless birds that are native to Australia.
  — Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
• But those tweaks are at the expense of coherence and the work’s refined lyricism.
  — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 22 July 2022
• Mix refined, white sugar and water in a 1:4 ratio, boil it and cool it, and put it out for the birds in feeder.
  — Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
• Indeed, knee-high boots are a refined essential for the months ahead.
  — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2023
• But that’s a small trade-off for such a cool, refined, and substantial design.
  — Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024
• Ultimately, the tight top and loose-and-long shorts look is a stellar one that calls to mind a refined Slim Shady.
  — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 June 2022
• There's a bit of a refined technique to the application, too.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2023
• Vending machine snacks just got a refined boost in Philly.
  — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2024
• Cool suits, refined dresses, and even some hot new sportswear pieces, too.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 July 2024
• An explosion of wealth brought along with it a desire for refined culture in a rough place.
  — James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 9 Dec 2024