: 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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Zero Corsa Summer tires made the most of its finely tuned chassis, possessing immense cornering grip and stability.
—Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
Make cookie crumb crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground, 12 to 18 pulses.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Make Filling Add almonds, orange juice, honey, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and process until finely mixed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
It's decked out with finely detailed bodywork, premium components, and yes, some tasty carbon fiber bits that add a whole new vibe to this classic silhouette.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
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Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
Make cookie crumb crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground, 12 to 18 pulses.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Make Filling Add almonds, orange juice, honey, brandy, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice and process until finely mixed.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
It's decked out with finely detailed bodywork, premium components, and yes, some tasty carbon fiber bits that add a whole new vibe to this classic silhouette.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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