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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
My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.
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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
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
Noun
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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
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Her big band from the Land tour is present on this album to draw a loud counterpoint to the protagonist’s quest for smallness and silence.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The system maintained accuracy despite the carrier’s movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s an elegance to the togetherness, and the loss of individuality is something extraordinarily powerful and beautiful.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Kenrick’s design strikes a balance between modern elegance and Alpine warmth.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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This transit favors precision and accountability.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The technology was produced using high-precision LIGA technology, with the flexible structures allowing for crisp and consistent chorographical functions and a reduction of complexity.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mulligan delivers lacerating fragility, while Isaac turns Josh’s accommodating nature into a pathology, but both characters are littered with backstory details that Beef leaves hanging.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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While the confrontation remains largely rhetorical for now, the sharp escalation in language, and the competing interests driving it, highlight the fragility of the regional landscape and the limits of Washington’s ability to keep both sides aligned.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The majesty of the natural world and the incomprehensible vastness of space are almost infinitely rearrangeable variables for documentarians.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
13 Apr. 2026
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The design captures the majesty and beauty of its origin.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Progress comes from steady, coordinated effort, not perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Host Rachel Holt visits the studio to explore the craft and how a deep respect for history drives a passion for perfection.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, more sophisticated styles like the under $50 Darted Palazzo Pants and Belted Fluid Leopard Print Pants have a flattering wide-leg design that combines breathability with easy refinement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Simultaneous confinement remains unstable, and the hardware needs refinement.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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