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exquisiteness

noun

Definition of exquisitenessnext
as in fragility
the state or quality of having a delicate structure marveled at the exquisiteness of the lace on the bride's gown

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  1. fragility
  2. fineness
  3. daintiness
Noun
  • There is a fragility to their lives, Keith explains, since Billy passed away.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As a director and screenwriter, Sánchez’s work explores the fragility and darkness of the human condition.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragility
Noun
  • In this find, the dirhams were cut into smaller pieces and used as a means of payment, with their value linked to the weight and fineness of the silver.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The fineness of the line between the two genres indicates that in her work overall, change is a matter of gradations.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of fineness
Noun
  • With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.
    — Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of daintiness
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