: 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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Turn mixer on medium or pulse food processor until chicken is finely shredded.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
When cool, break into pieces and process in food processor until finely chopped into a paste.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The extra moisture and finely ground organic matter will help outdoor compost break down faster.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Each character’s hangups and drive are finely drawn throughout.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
When cool, break into pieces and process in food processor until finely chopped into a paste.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The extra moisture and finely ground organic matter will help outdoor compost break down faster.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Each character’s hangups and drive are finely drawn throughout.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finely
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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