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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror
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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the fineness of the cat's bones
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fineness
Noun
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That type of breaking is undisciplined indulgence that is normally meant to terrorize and threaten people and is driven by people who operate from a place of smallness, ego fragility, and fear of their own powerlessness.—
Brené Brown,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Identify every instance of victim language, limitation beliefs, or smallness thinking.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And hospitals are moving quickly to adopt it, drawn by the promise of lower costs and sharper diagnostic accuracy.—
Dr. Nicholas Cozzi,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, anesthesia, commonly used during experiments, alters brain activity and blood circulation, affecting the accuracy of results.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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The car embraces elegance without compromising on performance philosophy.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The house’s signature elegance has been woven into the styles, too, with the quartet showcasing classic silhouettes, subtle hues, and timeless materials that create a quiet luxury feel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Long-distance precision rises The Sentante platform uses standard guidewires and catheters linked to a sensory system that captures the surgeon’s hand movements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Perhaps the real disappointment is that this is more of a journeyman effort from Wright than usual, without the ricocheting momentum and clockwork precision of Baby Driver or the dazzling style and enveloping mood of Last Night in Soho.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The migration wave that sent high earners south may have turbocharged Florida’s boom but also exposed its fragility.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a community where many are hanging on by a thread, the federal shutdown not only is laying bare the fragility of safety net programs but also is showing how swiftly and painfully that thread could be cut.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Come for the gothic majesty, stay for Elordi’s stunning and emotive performance as the Creature tries to be human in an inhuman world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yes, Clouzeau and Arnaud and the filmmaking crew deserve accolades for bringing the majesty and horror of K2 to life on the screen.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Oct. 2025
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New Yorkers have always risen to critical moments—demanding not perfection, but courage and connection.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Summary Apple's premium valuation has outpaced its earnings outlook, leaving the stock priced for perfection amid rising competitive.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even before adolescence, the youth themselves are performing refinement—an early initiation into the aesthetics of conspicuous consumption.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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