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ultrarefined

adjective

Definition of ultrarefinednext
as in smooth

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Recent Examples of ultrarefined On an audiovisual level its beautiful jazz score and ultrarefined minimalist line art are entrancing. — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrarefined
  1. smooth
  2. polished
  3. civilized
  4. cultivated
  5. cultured
  6. tasteful
  7. elegant
  8. refined
Adjective
  • Defensively, Lombard has looked more than capable, displaying a strong arm, good range and smooth actions.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The boots were otherwise stripped back, with smooth black uppers and a shaft that seemed to climb up to knee-length.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • The Service Much like in Troutbeck, the service at Belden House is polished and attentive.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of a conventional round watch scaled down for a smaller wrist, the new timepiece presents a polished, spherical case that’s engineered around a hefty mechanical movement, with a double-tour leather strap that can thread directly through.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of polished
Adjective
  • Thanks to its distinctive shape, off-roading capabilities, and slightly more civilized interior, the SUV was a hit and would remain in production until 2016.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • From the week Vandell opened in early December, crowds have gathered outside its forest-green door and down its patch of Los Feliz sidewalk, waiting to join the civilized chaos inside.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • The home is located on a quarter-acre of native and cultivated gardens and houses an art studio and yurt.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2023
Definition of cultivated
Adjective
  • Fresh pasta made daily, like spaghetti with Burgundy truffles, cultured butter and parmigiano espuma or paccheri al Campagnolo with Maine lobster, tomatoes, capers and olives.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • To determine whether there's a bacterial infection, that urine must be cultured.
    — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultured
Adjective
  • The owner specified it in tasteful Harrier dark gray paint, which was then covered in a satin paint-protection film to give a stealthy matte finish.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The brand sells a tight curation of options—only three finishes and a handful of shapes—but each one is well-suited for minimalists in search of quiet, tasteful silhouettes.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of tasteful
Adjective
  • The menu is helmed by Tyler Heckman, a Connecticut native who cut his teeth in New York, and is elegant and thoughtfully sourced but approachable.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Related Articles All over the bodice, but most certainly the skirt of the dress, flouncy, delicate feathers were featured in abundance, giving the overall design a distinctly textural and playful feel that was still refined and elegant.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegant
Adjective
  • Disruption caused by the Iran war has pushed up oil prices and exposed Africa’s reliance on energy imports which account for around 70% of the continent’s refined fuel needs.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the war is now in its seventh month, and with little evidence of diplomatic progress toward fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, crude and refined fuel products remain pricey.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of refined

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“Ultrarefined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrarefined. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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