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: free from impurities
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Examples of refined in a Sentence
She has become more refined in her painting technique.
He has very refined manners.
refined and elegant works of art
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Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
The 130 is successful at blending rugged capability with refined entertainment.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
The new design—which features gold screw-cap lids to seal in freshness and refined burgundy-and-gold labels—will begin rolling out nationwide between now and January 2026.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Keep scrolling for more iconic and refined finds from the late Diane Keaton’s collection with Hudson Grace.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refined
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“Refined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refined. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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