: 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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This involves adding finely ground olivine—a naturally occurring olive-green colored mineral—to sandy beaches.
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Once garlic is minced, add basil and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until finely minced, about 1 minute.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Relish: Dice finely and mix with herbs, vinegar, and seasonings for a zesty burger or hot dog topping.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Other organic fertilizers are made from finely ground rock minerals.
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ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Once garlic is minced, add basil and 1/2 cup olive oil; process until finely minced, about 1 minute.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Relish: Dice finely and mix with herbs, vinegar, and seasonings for a zesty burger or hot dog topping.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
Other organic fertilizers are made from finely ground rock minerals.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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