: 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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Key Takeaways Matcha is a green tea that is finely ground into a powder and mixed with hot water.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Chickpeas are added to Sloppy Joes, for example, for extra protein, and squash is finely minced and added to funeral potatoes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2025
Her finely wrought Neoclassical sculptures stand as evidence of both her artistic brilliance and her refusal to be defined by the limits of her era.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
To shred the leaves with a lawn mower, crisscross the area several times to chop them finely.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025
Chickpeas are added to Sloppy Joes, for example, for extra protein, and squash is finely minced and added to funeral potatoes.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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