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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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Whole Grains Whole grains, such as oats, brown rice, and whole-wheat bread, may be linked to better mood compared with refined grains.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Its signature Airstreams and cabins offer a refined way to experience the region’s swimming holes, state parks and vineyards.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Expensive This elevated, woody take on matcha leans clean and refined.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Encompassing four Birkenstock classics and two custom Danielle Frankel creations, the collection showcases lustrous fabrics and refined details paying homage to Frankel’s bridal collections.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2026
Its signature Airstreams and cabins offer a refined way to experience the region’s swimming holes, state parks and vineyards.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Expensive This elevated, woody take on matcha leans clean and refined.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
Encompassing four Birkenstock classics and two custom Danielle Frankel creations, the collection showcases lustrous fabrics and refined details paying homage to Frankel’s bridal collections.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026
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 5 Feb. 2026.
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