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
What to read next Mobility solutions Work on the mobility technique is ongoing at the university, with further refinements predicted to improve performance on mixed terrain.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Both of the new Surface Laptop and Pro models are simply refinements of an existing formula and don’t push the categories forward in meaningful ways.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
This summer, the trend is back with a few refinements.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 May 2026
Despite the new additions and programming refinements, organizers insist the broader objective remains unchanged.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
But there’s always room to innovate and to add refinements, whether that’s advanced pickup design, trying new materials, experimenting with colors and finishes, or making a better playing instrument.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
The five-star hotel was lovingly restored in 2018 to preserve its rich history and charm while introducing contemporary refinements.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Both vehicles share a foundation in rugged, off-planet engineering, but Pegasus introduces specific design and operational refinements.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
About 50 Yahoo Finance editorial staffers have been using AlphaSpace daily in the lead-up to launch, feeding real-time refinements back to the development team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Both of the new Surface Laptop and Pro models are simply refinements of an existing formula and don’t push the categories forward in meaningful ways.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 28 May 2026
This summer, the trend is back with a few refinements.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 May 2026
Despite the new additions and programming refinements, organizers insist the broader objective remains unchanged.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
But there’s always room to innovate and to add refinements, whether that’s advanced pickup design, trying new materials, experimenting with colors and finishes, or making a better playing instrument.
—New Atlas, 24 May 2026
The five-star hotel was lovingly restored in 2018 to preserve its rich history and charm while introducing contemporary refinements.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Both vehicles share a foundation in rugged, off-planet engineering, but Pegasus introduces specific design and operational refinements.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
About 50 Yahoo Finance editorial staffers have been using AlphaSpace daily in the lead-up to launch, feeding real-time refinements back to the development team.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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In the meantime, Smith has some bug fixes and some minor improvements planned, as well as combat sports- and soccer-specific versions of GeoSports.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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The city’s Lake Austin overlay adds another layer of limitation, regulating how owners can build near the water, including the size, placement and expansion of homes, docks, bulkheads and other shoreline improvements within 1,000 feet of the lake.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The project demonstrates how advances in artificial intelligence and machine vision can be combined with precision motion-control systems to automate highly specific tasks.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Over 40 million people worldwide live with HIV, and advances in HIV prevention, particularly PrEP, have reshaped the landscape.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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According to the Aerospace Corporation, early research results are encouraging and are pointing toward meaningful advancements in solid rocket propulsion control.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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