fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
1
as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach

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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror

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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure the fineness of the cat's bones

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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art

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  1. accuracy
  2. elegance
  3. precision
  4. majesty
  5. perfection
  6. refinement
Noun
  • Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, whose simple quest for accounting accuracy pits him against influential banker Micky Mehta (Mukesh) in an escalating battle for justice.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), the movement exceeds industry standards for accuracy, with a daily rate variation of -2/+4 seconds.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of accuracy
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  • Erivo’s creation featured an abstract print that embodies casual elegance.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This British brand’s collection honors wisdom, elegance, adaptability and intelligence, which are attributed to the snake in the Chinese zodiac.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of elegance
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  • Investors who tap into niche trends and leverage advanced data analysis will pinpoint motivated sellers with precision.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Her positive energy and decisive, thoughtful demeanor could cut to the heart of an issue with precision, clarity and kindness.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of precision
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  • Days 4-5: Yoga and Sound Healing in Agra The colossal majesty of the Taj Mahal is worth a trip in itself.
    Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
  • People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of majesty
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  • Her beauty moments are nothing short of perfection—equipped with glowing skin that looks like the heavens kiss it, sleek hairstyles, and makeup that highlights her stunning features.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 13 Jan. 2025
  • With over 290 comments on the Instagram video so far, many people praised Vu's vision to take the dress from thrift shop to red carpet perfection.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • The output often requires refinement, and human judgment remains critical.
    Joel Montvelisky, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
  • He has mostly been used on the right but can operate on either flank and, while his end product still requires refinement, the less glamorous parts of his job come naturally.
    Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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