1
as in improvement
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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as in accomplishment
a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts
had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
although she can afford all the jewelry that money can buy, she dresses with the gentle refinement that only taste can bestow
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Recent Examples of refinement
That private investment could well include mineral extraction and refinement ventures.
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Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Increasing mining and refinement of critical minerals is a bipartisan goal.
—John Liu, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Monitor the model’s performance in the wild and be prepared to make further refinements as needed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Rather than the warm acoustical refinement of the famed Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic’s home, every orchestral utterance jumped out at the audience like a 3D special effect.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
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Frank A. Blazich Jr., The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Increasing mining and refinement of critical minerals is a bipartisan goal.
—John Liu, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Monitor the model’s performance in the wild and be prepared to make further refinements as needed.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Rather than the warm acoustical refinement of the famed Musikverein, the Vienna Philharmonic’s home, every orchestral utterance jumped out at the audience like a 3D special effect.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refinement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinement
Noun
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Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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On the union’s agenda is improvements to compensation, benefits, workplace safety and transparency, diversity, accessibility and job security at their workplaces.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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Remember to include numbers wherever possible in your resume to emphasize the scope, timeliness, and impact of your professional accomplishments.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was a great accomplishment and everyone has to live this once.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, the 55-year-old managed to strike the perfect balance of Hollywood glamour and timeless elegance, pairing the look with a '70s vintage onyx and diamond statement necklace by Van Cleef & Arpels, coordinated drop earrings by Boucheron, and a classic approach to glam.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2025
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There was some kind of elegance to the minimalist shape.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Anita Dunn, Biden’s senior adviser for communications, and other advisers were comforted in advance by the idea of doing the debate earlier in the campaign cycle than normal.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Thursday football changes involve moving the deadline to flex a game from four weeks in advance to three, which should help improve the quality of play for those games.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The sacred plant, long defiled, heralded, as in the time of the Inca and all the ancient civilizations of the Andes, as a gift of the gods.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The problem is that great nations throughout the history of Western civilization have been crossroads nations.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Still remaining true to its origins, the company is propelled by technological advancements in the sportswear arena, but also cementing its place in the books with important athletic sponsorships and fashion-forward designs, including culturally relevant collaborations.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for my newsletter for more reviews and commentary on entertainment and culture.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By Laura Jackson The latest fashion news, beauty coverage, celebrity style, fashion week updates, culture reviews, and videos on Vogue.com.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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No one does anything in these paintings except turn their back on the viewer and stare forlornly at the world in all its sublime majesty, which Friedrich suggests is a mirror for the world within.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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His every soaring note was an homage to their majesty.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Refinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinement. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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