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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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Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
This destination restaurant within the luxury glamping property offers a refined take on seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of a secluded canyon.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The Original Flavor Waffle Potato Chips will return but with a refined cut, more closely resembling Chick-fil-A's signature Waffle Fries.
—Logan Holland, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This theory states that a small pop of red can instantly make any space look more refined and well-designed.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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