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
The data gathered will support refinements in both disassembly processes and raw material recovery.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Nielsen’s ongoing refinements arrive as the industry tries to straddle the divergent worlds of trad TV and streaming.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But further refinements to JADES-GS-z11-0's distance measurement have more accurately pinned it to 400 million years after the Big Bang — still shockingly early, but not early enough to break modern cosmology.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Rather than ending its Golden Visa program, Portugal is implementing strategic refinements that strengthen its position as Europe's premier residency by investment program.
—Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The original idea was to allow for refinements over time, but that just hasn’t been necessary.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Such cosmetic refinements could make the technology more workplace-friendly, especially in settings where bold facial markings would clash with the dress code, Lu notes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
Because of refinements in data collection and methodology, the new results are not directly comparable to prior NSCRC reports on degree completion rates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
After nearly a decade of updates and refinements, the Fire TV platform continues to provide a powerful, if still largely Amazon-centric, experience.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Nielsen’s ongoing refinements arrive as the industry tries to straddle the divergent worlds of trad TV and streaming.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But further refinements to JADES-GS-z11-0's distance measurement have more accurately pinned it to 400 million years after the Big Bang — still shockingly early, but not early enough to break modern cosmology.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Rather than ending its Golden Visa program, Portugal is implementing strategic refinements that strengthen its position as Europe's premier residency by investment program.
—Jeremy Savory, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The original idea was to allow for refinements over time, but that just hasn’t been necessary.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Such cosmetic refinements could make the technology more workplace-friendly, especially in settings where bold facial markings would clash with the dress code, Lu notes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
Because of refinements in data collection and methodology, the new results are not directly comparable to prior NSCRC reports on degree completion rates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
After nearly a decade of updates and refinements, the Fire TV platform continues to provide a powerful, if still largely Amazon-centric, experience.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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The improvements came in the passing attack, with wideout Javen Nicholas recording a career-best 11 catches for 122 yards, coming just one shy of tying Austin Duke’s program reception record of 12.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Velasco quickly noticed improvements within his classroom.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Among its provisions are broad measures to promote research and technological advances, including a general reference to tax-free reimbursements for employer training supporting IP and innovation.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Emmett was falsely accused of flirting and making advances at Bryant Donham.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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The top floors of the museum are dedicated to African American culture and the pivotal role Black Americans have played in everything from music and literature to technological advancements and the military.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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