superfine

adjective

Definition of superfinenext
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
  1. high-grade
  2. premium
  3. better
  4. special
  5. fancy
  6. high-test
  7. exceptional
  8. satisfactory
Adjective
  • 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
  • Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of high-grade
Adjective
  • The premium shifts toward knowing what is worth saying, which audiences need to hear it, where a story can have the greatest impact and how communications connect to broader business objectives.
    — John McCartney, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Finally, grab 39% off the Shokz OpenRun Pro Bluetooth Headphones, providing premium bone-conduction audio and a secure open-ear fit.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 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
  • On Tuesday, Elon Musk, the CEO and largest shareholder of both companies, said the electric vehicle maker and the rocket company had formed special committees at the request of shareholders to discuss the idea.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For the collection, the mill applies a special cleaning process to cotton that removes 80 percent of impurities.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • The people who brought cars in, some of them were really fancy and cost a lot of money to make.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The flap is just the latest flight of fancy bringing bird decor into the design discourse.
    — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 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
  • When machines can instantly replicate the average, the only true moat is the exceptional.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers have an exceptional amount of talent too, and Murphy's routine of pretending like his team is a bunch of humble farmers who were playing stickball out back a few days ago is absurd and offensive.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • An uninterrupted trip Stoliker thinks chaos is not a satisfactory explanation for psychedelics’ effect on the brain.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
  • After months of negotiations failed to yield a satisfactory agreement, the union approved strike action earlier this month in a vote held in tandem with unions at the Brooklyn Museum and American Folk Art Museum.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of satisfactory

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