refinement
Example Sentences
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"He conquered the world with his refinement... and he enhanced Italy, because he brought Italy to the world. The greatest people wore Valentino," he told AFP.
From Barron's
"With certain refinements, it works even in complex materials where electrons interact strongly with one another."
From Science Daily
Earlier, the president of the Fire Commission said she was told that a draft of the after-action report was sent to the mayor’s office for “refinements,” though she did not know what they were.
From Los Angeles Times
With further refinement, this work could one day contribute to a new and effective treatment for pancreatic cancer.
From Science Daily
These paintings are more polished and more detailed than the artist’s earlier work, and this refinement ramps up their emotional power.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
