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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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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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The new facility is the first to operate with an advanced warehouse management system, which Macy’s expects to significantly improve efficiency and accuracy of fulfillment and store replenishment, while establishing a model that can be scaled across the company’s network in the years ahead.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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There was such a sense of dignity to the four-poster bed, such elegance.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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Fast-forward to the 20th century, and moccasins have become a popular casual shoe, combining the sleek elegance of a penny loafer with the secure lacing of a boat shoe—and the comfort level of Ugg boots.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Oct. 2025
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At just 17 years old at the time, Irwin delivered a standout season marked by emotional storytelling and technical precision.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Scent preferences are personal, and today’s perfumers approach candle compositions with the same artistry and precision as fine colognes, treating them as another olfactory canvas to paint on.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Markets were reminded of that fragility on Thursday, when a new wave of volatility hit the sector as several regional banks flagged credit problems.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Despite the reprieve, the motions underscored the fragility of Macron’s administration midway through his final term.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t pop majesty here too.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cypress captures the majesty of the tall evergreen, enriched with lush green undertones for depth.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Prioritizing perfection, or at least the absence of mistakes, has impacted military leadership culture in many ways.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The sessions, recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio in just three days, were less about perfection than presence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 Oct. 2025
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Much of this was due to insufficient user iteration and scenario-specific refinement.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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Think of this as your season of refinement.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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