refinement

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Recent Examples of refinement Carter Chapman, Kemp’s spokesperson, said Monday that the Kemp administration remains committed to Pathways and making refinements to meet the health care needs of Georgians. Margaret Coker, ProPublica, 24 Sep. 2025 The development of newer blacklist sites clearly reflects a refinement of the use of internet and social media to criminalize support for Palestine. Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025 At Private Policy, playful skirts and leggings were reintroduced with a softer spin, LaQuan Smith layered chiffon and organza into sheer mock turtlenecks and gowns that balanced daring with refinement, while Diotima focused on intricate draping that highlighted the power of craft. Essence, 24 Sep. 2025 The closest competitor is probably the Jeep Gladiator, the pickup version of the legendary Wrangler, but neither Jeep matches the refinement or interior comfort of an Ineos. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refinement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinement
Noun
  • The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.
    Paul Egan, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • According to her findings, although two-parent Black families had improved outcomes versus their peers from single-parent homes, the improvement was generally modest.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The former Vice President’s choice to spotlight his work this evening, on a night all about celebrating the accomplishments of successful Black trailblazers in this country, was also clearly intentional—and a fitting touch, no less.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2025
  • At the after party, see an awards ceremony and celebrate your accomplishment with food, drink and fun.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The pieces strike a balance between effortless cool and elegance.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Our Matte Black Metal Candle Warmer Lamp features a modern black shade with a gold-tone accent, adding elegance to any space.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
    Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Goldberg has long warned her audiences about the rise of AI and technological advances, particularly Amazon Alexa.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For Garner, footy is a bridge between the naturally martial instincts of men and the peace upon which rational civilization depends.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The park land was once inhabited by Ancestral Puebloans, a Native American civilization that lived in the area in ancient times.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For someone like Eli, then, projecting movie-star-like virility and vigor was an exercise in social advancement, in distancing himself from his babushka forebears’ grim reality.
    David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
  • They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The spectacle underscored how far the fight had veered from policy substance into a broader clash of political cultures and personalities.
    Nik Popli, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Ultimately, America’s culture of innovation is a decisive advantage that China has struggled to replicate.
    Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Autumn Perkins, who lives in Middletown, Ohio, visited a Starbucks location inside Kroger and run by Kroger to order the mint majesty with two honeys.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Photographers interested in capturing the majesty of the night sky should read our roundup of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Refinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinement. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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