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verb

past tense of refine

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of refined
Adjective
White rice is a refined grain that has had the bran and germ removed, leaving the starchy endosperm. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025 Like this nursery, swap more elegant, refined colors. Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
Verb
Something so refined that every detail contributes to the sense of a whole—in hindsight, only the Lexus LX 600 comes to mind as somewhat similar in the unique embodiment of overall quality. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The eatery was casual enough to make the parents of a toddler (and the toddler herself) feel comfortable, while the cuisine was still refined. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for refined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refined
Adjective
  • But given that season 2 is yet to be confirmed, this is pure speculation.
    Allison DeGrushe Published, EW.com, 23 July 2025
  • This remains pure conjecture, and an exaggeration of the role of symbiosis beyond what mainstream evolutionary theory would support; random mutation is still considered the main driver of speciation.
    Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Renaissance ideal suggests a fine and cultured society, with its crowds of gay ladies and gentlemen devoted to the pleasures and elegances of life—which excites my admiration, but not my sympathies.
    Henry Wiencek July 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
  • Unfortunately, because these cells are difficult to grow and support outside of the body, cultured hydroxyapatite tends to be quite expensive.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Made of solid and veneered walnut with elegant brass details, the Cotu (from the makers of our favorite bar cabinets) is a delightful midcentury-style bar cart that has a distinctive asymmetrical incline on each shelf.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2025
  • The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.
    Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation.
    Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
  • Interplay of rough and polished diamonds continued, with a wide range of hues from white to subtle greens and browns, and the use of materials such as natural jet and grand-feu enamel.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Edmund is particularly exquisite in bringing to life the layered history of a location, transporting readers through the eyes of the famous who might have stared at the same monument.
    Michael T. Luongo July 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
  • Where a few queens overdo the assignment, Daya’s duct-tape gown reminded that her bad-girl aesthetic still comes channeled through Daya’s exquisite taste.
    Chris Feil, Vulture, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Call your insurance company and verify that the estimate is accurate to your policy.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • The analysts' predictions were not entirely accurate, the brand said.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
  • With Friday’s victory, the Heat improved to 9-20 this season against teams currently with a winning record.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
  • In reading, both fourth and eighth graders’ results are down from 2022, while in math, fourth-grade scores have not improved since before the pandemic and eighth-grade scores are at their lowest in decades.
    Thibaut Delloue, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • And as the study shows, adding just one new use case or increasing frequency of use can quickly move teams toward more advanced performance, without needing a major investment.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • From planting trees after every project to implementing advanced insulation systems and solar integration, Good Earth Builders is leading the way in eco-conscious development, proving that responsible construction is both possible and necessary.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 19 July 2025

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