SUPERFINE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

superfine

adjective

Definition of superfine

as in high-grade

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Recent Examples of superfine For the softest tees, look for fabrics that are either superfine or ultrafine—anything 17 µm or higher—like Unbound's T-shirts. — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 24 Nov. 2025 Crafted from superfine 100% merino wool, the lightweight jersey knit is airy, odor-resistant, and naturally temperature-regulating—perfect for layering on the trail. — Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 Since then, she’s been spotted in tousled recession blonde at the 2025 AMAs, a proper banged bob at Cannes, and in one of her latest looks, snake eyes and a superfine pixie cut at the Met Gala. — Essence, 24 Oct. 2025 Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino. — Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superfine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfine

Adjective

Between these and all the various high-grade resistors and capacitors, the ZM3 is built to deliver exceptional sound.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
NexGen is constructing a large high-grade uranium mine and mill in Canada under its Rook I Project, which is expected to be completed by 2030.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of high-grade

Adjective

The transition from a premium luxury niche to mass-market accessibility is officially underway.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
First-business and premium-class economy seats are now a money maker for airlines, even though airfares have also increased, according to recent airlines earnings statements and industry experts.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Which is why better hiring begins with three ways of protecting ourselves against both.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.

— Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025

Definition of better

Adjective

Many maples are full of dreys (the fancy name for a squirrel’s nest), and the squirrels barely expend any energy to feed their family.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Elegant pendant necklaces make a timeless statement, with single and double-stone designs, plus fancy yellow styles as well.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of high-test

Adjective

While Shelby was clearly an exceptional candidate, his success was largely predicated on your failures.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Why the semiconductor industry is interested in diamond One of diamond’s most attractive properties is its exceptional thermal conductivity.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

Why not, then, return to 2016 spending amounts which seemed satisfactory at the time?

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Harriot quickly found a convenient formula for how many were arranged in a square pyramid based on the number in the bottom row and was able to present Raleigh with a satisfactory solution.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

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