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
In Apple’s case, the iterative refinements have been to prestige TV, headset VR, and generative AI.
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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
Meta’s model leaked just two years ago and seeded an ecosystem of imitations and refinements that moved faster than any licensing system.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Later iterations brought refinements in dexterity, interactivity, and user-friendliness, with the GR-3 leaning toward companionship and sensory engagement.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
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
Meta’s model leaked just two years ago and seeded an ecosystem of imitations and refinements that moved faster than any licensing system.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Later iterations brought refinements in dexterity, interactivity, and user-friendliness, with the GR-3 leaning toward companionship and sensory engagement.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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Henry credits it with driving recent improvements in BHP’s cost base and free cash flow.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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If approved, the program would measure improvements by comparing passenger count data to fare collection data, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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There have been incredible advances in treatments to manage diabetes, and identifying the condition in its early stages can vastly lower your risk for serious complications.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the 50 years since the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, killing her crew of 29, many advances in weather and technology have made bulk carrier shipping safer.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 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,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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