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
While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.
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Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Many base iPhone upgrades deliver small refinements rather than clear leaps, leaving buyers with devices that feel outdated far too quickly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Limited to 40 units—all of which went to existing Chiron owners—the Divo spent two years in development, engineers making refinements all over the chassis, including a massive rear wing and front splitter.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The kinds of questions posed in the meetings could lead to refinements to the merger agreement, Sook said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Most updates fall into the categories of effects, music tracks, refinements, title templates, and transitions.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 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
Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Many base iPhone upgrades deliver small refinements rather than clear leaps, leaving buyers with devices that feel outdated far too quickly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
Limited to 40 units—all of which went to existing Chiron owners—the Divo spent two years in development, engineers making refinements all over the chassis, including a massive rear wing and front splitter.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The kinds of questions posed in the meetings could lead to refinements to the merger agreement, Sook said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Most updates fall into the categories of effects, music tracks, refinements, title templates, and transitions.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
Noun
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By the end of 2026, advanced teams could see productivity improvements of 60 to 70 percent in parts of the SDLC.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These improvements in the body conditions might be due to a population increase in the reindeer and walrus that the polar bears eat.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The showcase highlights advances in multi-robot coordination and suggests how teams of humanoids could be deployed and operated on future manufacturing floors.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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The goal is to enhance our lives by sharing safety measures, shielding each other from outside dangers; advancements in intelligence; and natural resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Peter is also interested in how the hardware development intersects with advancements in computational architecture.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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