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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
The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.
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David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fineness
Noun
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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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Mainstream culture has consistently glorified smallness as ideal for women’s health, but the key to high performance and aging well is strength over size.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Feb. 2026
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And the motivation of that, deep inside, which seems to be similar (for) a lot of medical examiners, is the idea of accuracy and control over death, knowing why or how.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The most mind-blowing is his accuracy on deep passes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Where dahlias and zinnias offer structure and bold blooms, cosmos add airy elegance to any garden or cut flower arrangement.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Its hardware includes Series Elastic Actuators and a range of sensors that enable safe physical interaction with people while maintaining balance and precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday night, the Knights turned their gym into a clinic on precision basketball.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That said, the idea that crying easily is a sign of emotional fragility, weakness, or instability still gets traction.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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The stock market got spooked, a sign of its fragility.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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His hymn to Aten is an exercise in majesty, an ode not just to the sun but to the expanses in which our solar system circulates.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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On the 900 acres, there is a secluded secret chapel that his majesty uses for private contemplation.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate steady financial progress rather than perishing in pursuit of perfection.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Don’t get lost seeking nonexistent perfection; your work is all the more meaningful for its potential flaws.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Meeting strict aviation standards Project lead Qin Daochun said the development process required careful testing and refinement.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lance is older and needs route-work refinement, but being a Jerricho Cotchery or taller Rashid Shaheed is in play.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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