as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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Recent Examples of refinements
Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Authority officials have indicated that the new design refinements aim to reduce property acquisitions and emphasized that the changes would not affect traffic or residential properties, while minimizing business impacts.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Apple’s case, the iterative refinements have been to prestige TV, headset VR, and generative AI.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Closed rhinoplasty may suit subtler refinements with less swelling.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
That means that Apple has managed to leverage a combination of manufacturing-process refinements, architecture improvements, and those Neural Accelerators to drive giant year-over-year improvements.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Other refinements could include a dispute resolution mechanism and a joint task force to assess project viability.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to the new case size and refinements to its designs for a smoother silhouette, the Calibre E5 also makes strides in terms of tactile experience and battery life.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
The perpétuelle montre à tact showcases many of the key refinements and complications that Breguet perfected, including automatic winding, a calendar display, and an ingenious tact mechanism for telling the time silently or in darkness.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Authority officials have indicated that the new design refinements aim to reduce property acquisitions and emphasized that the changes would not affect traffic or residential properties, while minimizing business impacts.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
In Apple’s case, the iterative refinements have been to prestige TV, headset VR, and generative AI.
—Big Think, 3 Nov. 2025
Closed rhinoplasty may suit subtler refinements with less swelling.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
That means that Apple has managed to leverage a combination of manufacturing-process refinements, architecture improvements, and those Neural Accelerators to drive giant year-over-year improvements.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Other refinements could include a dispute resolution mechanism and a joint task force to assess project viability.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2025
In addition to the new case size and refinements to its designs for a smoother silhouette, the Calibre E5 also makes strides in terms of tactile experience and battery life.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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Economic feasibility and future outlook While early studies suggest electric roads may be more economical than relying solely on large EV batteries, long-term feasibility depends on electricity prices, grid upgrade costs, and improvements in battery density.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The city approved a Phase 1 renovation plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the sleeping areas, along with other improvements.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Yet, even as photovoltaic technology advances, engineers continue to chase a balance between efficiency, stability, and cost.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Understanding automation and working to create the conditions where workers can benefit from technical advances is an important task for the twenty-first century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Initial ground tests began in 2022, and flight trials are expected later in the decade, reflecting Seoul’s intent to field a regional deterrent amid North Korea’s missile advancements.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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