as in to improve
to make better
worked on refining her backhand before the big tennis match
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Who says big can’t also be elegant and refined?
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.
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Hafez has also conceived the hub as a launchpad for emerging storytellers giving them access to the necessary tools and support to refine their voice and craft world-class content.
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This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.
—Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Hafez has also conceived the hub as a launchpad for emerging storytellers giving them access to the necessary tools and support to refine their voice and craft world-class content.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
This silky, fragrance-free formula delivers all the benefits of retinol—like smoothing fine lines, refining texture, and evening skin tone—without a heavy or irritating feel.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
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As Gabriel improves and the rapport builds, Bond could turn into a fantasy WR4 given his ability.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refine. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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