: 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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Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue.
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Mexico Beach has 3.1 miles of shoreline, and the sand here is extra soft because it is made of finely ground quartz.
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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
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Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
Very finely laced foliage complements flowers that are mostly sky blue but occasionally royal blue.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
The 6 Most Beautiful White Sand Beaches In Florida
Find Your Favorite Spot In The Sand
Mexico Beach has 3.1 miles of shoreline, and the sand here is extra soft because it is made of finely ground quartz.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Nearly everyone appreciated the tasteful and well-appointed interior, as understated as it is finely crafted.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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