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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 Synonyms for fineness
Noun
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However, in a report evaluating last winter's forecasts, the almanac reported an overall accuracy rate of 64% for the season.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
OpenAI published data showing higher accuracy from GPT-5 in answering PhD-level science questions and handling coding tasks.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While the episode follows Deborah after walking away from her Late Night series, the backdrop and elegance of Singapore follows both characters as Deborah attempts to do standup in a Singapore casino using a translator.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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A touch of flaky sea salt brings effortless elegance and flair.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The front fenders now feature louver vents and revised underbody aerodynamic engineering to improve overall precision on track, especially at high speed.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Implementing these tactical adjustments and honing precision will take time, and this likely won’t be a one-year process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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As totality transforms the Arctic sky, you'll be positioned in some of Earth's most spectacular and remote landscapes—from the dramatic mountains of Spitsbergen to the world's largest fjord system at Scoresby Sound, and the volcanic majesty of Jan Mayen Island.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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More admired than beloved, the show has extended an open challenge to theater artists drawn to the sophisticated majesty of Brown’s Tony-winning score but daunted by the expansive scope of Uhry’s Tony-winning book.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Don’t worry about perfection here—the slight bumps and unevenness add to the charm. Shape Your Ghosts.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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One of them stood on the precipice of perfection when Urías stepped into the batter’s box for his third at-bat.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Or will other refinements have to come to his skill set?—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The 50 Sub and 80 Sub are being replaced with a 64-inch beast and a 100-inch behemoth – both coming with a host of refinements designed to deliver impactful ultra-low rumble.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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