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as in evolved
being far along in development
a refined analysis of the factors that produce economic wealth in the new global economy
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as in pure
free from added matter
refined gold
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as in civilized
having or showing a taste for the fine arts and gracious living
a refined couple who have hosted many elegant benefits for organizations promoting the arts
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as in elegant
having or showing elegance
a refined woman with gracious manners
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the dressmaker took a set of quite refined measurements before actually starting work
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as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
the chef's refined cuisine is one that true gourmets will appreciate
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
this is not a refined calculation of the total number of calories in the dish—just a rough estimate
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as in improved
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Recent Examples of refined
K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
Whether showcasing a birthday cake or an assortment of pastries, a host will be grateful for the gift that adds a refined finishing touch to the meal.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
John Archer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
They were also refined in the heat of battle through some of the period’s major conflicts, including the Korean, Vietnam, and Middle Eastern wars.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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In our review, mobile analyst Iyaz Akhtar runs down the reasons to pick one up, including the refined design that cuts weight while improving performance, as well as the bright 11-inch screen accompanied by four Dolby Atmos speakers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
Whether showcasing a birthday cake or an assortment of pastries, a host will be grateful for the gift that adds a refined finishing touch to the meal.
—Carina Brackett, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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Overall the audio performance of both TVs can summed up as the TCL being more aggressive and noisy, while the Samsung is more precise and refined.
—John Archer, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
They were also refined in the heat of battle through some of the period’s major conflicts, including the Korean, Vietnam, and Middle Eastern wars.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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BrewDog This two-level rooftop spot is a pure sports bar that is right on the Strip but not in a hotel.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Of course, Snoop has jammed with everyone from Willie Nelson to the Gorillaz to the late Quincy Jones, but he’s never sounded so pure and contemplative.Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even then, civilized societies understood that certain people could not function as adults and would require the lifelong supervision by another.Eugene R. Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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The bowls are universal and have nice high sides that feel elegant and shapely in the hand.Laura Denby, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The interiors are sophisticated and elegant without an ounce of tacky, in-your-face tropical aesthetic of pastels and seashells.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
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The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Enclosed in this box is an absolutely exquisite example.Bob Pisani, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hits of gold were emblazoned at the top portion of the exquisite number as well.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 4 Dec. 2024
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Switch to Visible by Verizon Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Intellectualizing aside, the explanation that will probably feel the most accurate to fans is a brief one buried midway through the movie.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Since then, new sweeteners have been ushered in which improved heat stability.Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This integration has improved workflow efficiency, quality control and employee onboarding.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Supported by First Tellurium’s advanced materials, PyroDelta has created thermoelectric technology that has been recognized by the National Science Foundation and introduces a new way to generate electricity using heat and cooling differences.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And on Monday, China opened an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia, whose value has soared this year amid an AI boom and increasing demand for advanced microchips.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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