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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
So, rather than simply disciplining the rogue data refiners, the executives acknowledge their feelings by enacting superficial refinements at Lumon.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
Sunday Rose, in a layered ensemble of a zippered top, voluminous skirt, and a two-toned jacket, embodies the collection’s theme of youthful refinement.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
This stage involves careful planning, execution and refinement, including critical technical decisions such as choosing technologies and defining architecture.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
From giving your kitchen an entirely new look to adding an air of elegance and refinement to your living room, these are the small paint projects that can completely transform your space in 2025.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Jan. 2025
Sunday Rose, in a layered ensemble of a zippered top, voluminous skirt, and a two-toned jacket, embodies the collection’s theme of youthful refinement.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
This stage involves careful planning, execution and refinement, including critical technical decisions such as choosing technologies and defining architecture.
—Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
From giving your kitchen an entirely new look to adding an air of elegance and refinement to your living room, these are the small paint projects that can completely transform your space in 2025.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinement
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And with a half-billion-dollar investment in the neighborhood already flowing in, Sanchez says his landlord doesn’t seem keen on him as a tenant anymore, despite the improvements Sanchez has made to the property: new windows, security fences, a heating system.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
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The only regions with possible small improvements in drought conditions are along the Great Lakes and the interior New England area.—
Nikki Nolan,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her roster of accomplishments and notable events range a wide variety of experiential activations, consumer and B2B events, red carpet premieres, award shows, media centers, festivals and tours all over the globe (including, but not limited to notable premieres in London and India).—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2025
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The delicate ruffle details add just the right amount of elegance to the one-piece, while the lace-up back ensures a perfect fit.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Feb. 2025
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In the fall of 2023, the property introduced a new way to experience the property’s elegance with an East-meets-West afternoon tea.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Faculty members and mentors will have to learn how to replace studying the wide range of management literature with assigning deep dives on leadership tools that have been proven useful as a new way of teaching critical success skills in advance.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That creates a problem for the industry, which has to plan at least two years in advance given production timelines.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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No footprints, no signs of mankind, no civilization, no tarmac.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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In the early days of World War II, when Germany swept through Europe, the entire Western civilization was at risk, and somehow the allies won that war.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Many opted to keep some level of the digital advancements and customer care options that were created during the pandemic.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hiring for culture fit is often a recipe for only working with people who look, act and think the same.—
Ruchi Kulhari,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Tempo organization has 12 employees, so Wright Rogers will be heavily involved in shaping the broader culture.—
Richard Deitsch,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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