refined
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Synonyms & Antonyms for refined
Synonyms
advanced, developed, evolved, forward, high, higher, improved, late, progressive
Antonyms
backward, low, lower, nonprogressive, primitive, retarded, rude, rudimentary, undeveloped
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The Canadian tuxedo gets a more refined look this season—just swap your blue denim jacket for a white or black version. — Vogue, "Spring Has Sprung! Shop the Best Jackets for the First Day of the Season," 20 Mar. 2019 Evolution always leads to the next generation usurping the previous one, and in seeing the Justice League, Ahl knows that's okay, because his idea will only become stronger and more refined. — Graeme Mcmillan, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Justice League of America' Writer Dissects a Year of Storytelling," 27 Apr. 2018 From purposely dressing in dainty and refined clothing to wearing a sash or a specific piece of jewelry — and later, a suit — these early style choices sent a message of solidarity. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "How The Wing Has Created a Retail Environment That Actually Helps Women," 21 Mar. 2019 Production in Asian countries continues to become more refined; however, the perceptions have not caught up yet. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "An Interview With Handbag Designer Alfeya Valrina," 8 Mar. 2019 Despite having the same display as the S4, the Tab S5e has a more modern look, with rounded corners that give it a sleeker, more refined aesthetic. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "The ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e has an OLED screen, Android Pie and no S Pen for $400," 15 Feb. 2019 Jünger’s war diaries, translated here with damning clarity by Thomas and Abby Hansen, are a fascinating, refined and disturbing record of the moral disasters of Nazism and collaboration. — Dominic Green, WSJ, "‘A German Officer in Occupied Paris’ Review: A Very Refined Occupation," 15 Feb. 2019 On Galaxy phones, One UI brings a refined aesthetic and smart interface that shifts content and menus to make apps more intuitive, and moving it to tablets is a logical and important step toward building an iOS-like ecosystem. — Michael Simon, PCWorld, "The ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e has an OLED screen, Android Pie and no S Pen for $400," 15 Feb. 2019 The pure lines of the room offer a simple yet refined environment with a Creole feel, made with stone, wood, resin, and gray marble. — Hannah Seligson, Town & Country, "The Best Room At," 9 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'refined.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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