refined

adjective

re·fined | \ri-ˈfīnd

Definition of refined

1 : free from impurities

2 : fastidious, cultivated

3 : precise, exact a refined test for radioactivity

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She has become more refined in her painting technique. He has very refined manners. refined and elegant works of art

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Treasury has worked on a more refined list of demands that hew more closely to what business groups think are possible. — Bob Davis, WSJ, "U.S., China Plot Road Map to Resolve Trade Dispute by November," 17 Aug. 2018 The Trump administration is preparing to release a refined list of Chinese products to be hit with tariffs that hones in on technologies where China wants to establish itself as a leader, according to five people familiar with the matter. — Justin Sink, Bloomberg.com, "Trump Approves Tariffs on $50 Billion of Chinese Goods," 15 June 2018 The Trump administration is preparing to release a refined list of Chinese products to be hit with tariffs that homes in on technologies where China wants to establish itself as a leader, according to five people familiar with the matter. — Andrew Mayeda, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump said to shape China tariff list to focus more on high tech," 14 June 2018 Town House 31, Via Carlo Goldoni 31, 02-701-56; townhouse.it/th31: A refined boutique hotel. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "ELLE DECOR Goes to Milan," 20 Sep. 2010 So this refined suit, then, marks a new style chapter for number 13. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Odell Beckham Jr. Is Winning at Life in This Buttery Calvin Klein Suit," 13 Nov. 2018 During that time, Girard designed hundreds of patterns, each with a refined eye toward pattern and geometry. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Alexander Girard’s forgotten textile patterns find new life as rugs," 9 Nov. 2018 Among refined products, gasoline futures for December delivery fell 0.2% to $1.6443 a gallon. — Dan Molinski, WSJ, "U.S. Oil Enters Bear Market on Rising Inventories, Worries of Oversupply," 8 Nov. 2018 In the end, my nose would be smaller, with a straighter bridge, a refined tip, and more clearly defined nostrils. — Allure, "I Got Rhinoplasty at 25 — Here's What to Expect From a Nose Job," 7 Aug. 2018

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