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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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The time to make refined, slick architecture is over.
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have updated their look with a refined brand and uniform refresh, including a bolder Ram head logo with a fiercer expression and sharper horns.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Poor supply chain resilience may soon lead to shortages in refined oil products and, in particular, diesel and jet fuel (kerosene).
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Tesla aims to produce enough refined lithium to power one million electric vehicles annually.
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have updated their look with a refined brand and uniform refresh, including a bolder Ram head logo with a fiercer expression and sharper horns.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Poor supply chain resilience may soon lead to shortages in refined oil products and, in particular, diesel and jet fuel (kerosene).
—Ian King, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026
Tesla aims to produce enough refined lithium to power one million electric vehicles annually.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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