fineness

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That said, a strength of Ms. Footer’s book is its fineness of detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Any coin issued under the laws of any state or any gold, silver, platinum or palladium bullion of a certain fineness, if a trustee keeps physical possession of it, are not included.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

The fineness yields tender baked goods with a moist, airy crumb—perfect for delicate sponges and pillowy cookies, like snickerdoodles.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2022

I love microscopic acuity, and I thought he was untouchable in that: the fineness, and the smallness of things that he would describe so well.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2020

Lyra tried to pinch the edges together after they went through, but her fingers couldn’t find it at all; nor could the spies, despite the fineness of their hands.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman