fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
1
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 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
  • But there’s an element of the hotel's smallness that has an environmental benefit that almost no one has talked about.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • The designer said she was inspired by the smallness of the human compared to the universe’s vastness.
    — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of smallness
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  • This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Oil threatens to spoil the market rally … again The Iran war returned to Wall Street's doorstep last week, illustrating the fragility of the interim peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
  • Daily tanker traffic through the critical waterway appeared to have slowed on Friday, after the series of attacks stoked concerns about the recovery of global oil supplies and shipping, and highlighted the fragility of the interim truce.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026
Definition of fragility
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  • The slip-on sandal features cutout detailing to add elegance to any outfit, plus a durable sole for traction and stability.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of elegance
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  • This offers a direct route to youth culture and buying intent, provided brands advertise with precision and coherence, leveraging the show's cultural energy effectively.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The story unfolds as a kind of thriller/procedural as Babs, and her very capable husband Rheal, unleash violence as a precision instrument of power and persuasion.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • On the Vietnam side (Ban Gioc), there are several smaller waterfalls to the side that add to the majesty.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 16 July 2026
  • Knowing there are other places in our solar system to witness total eclipses of our star does nothing to reduce the awe and majesty of this amazing sight.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 10 July 2026
Definition of majesty
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  • This kind of beauty has nothing to do with perfection, which is distributed so arbitrarily and approximated so gracelessly.
    — Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 11 July 2026
  • Lawrence looks like Main Street perfection — a vibrant haven of craft breweries, indie bookstores and historic hotels.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • The overarching method involves rigorous testing and iterative refinement of prompts.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Each image required around seven human interventions and more than 2,000 manual checks, and refinements, to meet brand standards, GHD said.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
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