fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
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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 fineness 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 My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026 The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fineness
  1. smallness
  2. accuracy
  3. fragility
  4. elegance
  5. precision
  6. majesty
  7. perfection
  8. refinement
Noun
  • On Cape Ann, Rothko and Gottlieb thought a lot about the sun, as well as the sea, the sky, and the smallness of human life.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both Drake and Lütke rejected Canadian smallness, the reflex that says our cities are minor markets, our companies are acquisition targets, and our culture is a regional dialect of America's.
    — Kumaran Nadesan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of smallness
Noun
  • Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the slight blue shift, most people will find the P1's color accuracy more than acceptable.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • That helps explain why the recent data is warning about demand fragility and consumer bifurcation, not a mirror of the pre-financial crisis period.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Rage and tenderness are interwoven in pieces about mothers and daughters; the X’s with which Native leaders signed the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie; and the necessity and fragility of art.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragility
Noun
  • Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegance
Noun
  • The real challenge lies in the repetition — in executing the same dives, over and over again, with unwavering precision.
    — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Carrier landings need precision JPALS serves as a precision landing aid for Navy aircraft operating around carriers.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The stunning majesty of Florida’s wildlife, lands and culture is on display in a new show at Winter Garden’s SOBO Art Gallery.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • Anything short of perfection feels like disaster on the world stage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra brings a faster chip, redesigned thermal cooling, and better battery life, but these refinements may feel too incremental for existing Tab S11 Ultra owners.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Together, these layers help leaders decide where an agent can take on more responsibility, where its work needs refinement and where intervention is needed before a problematic pattern becomes embedded in an important workflow.
    — Hanah-Marie Darley, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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