refinement

Example Sentences

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The OPA1 inhibitors, created by collaborators at the University of Padua in Italy, are still lead compounds and will require further refinement before clinical testing can begin.

From Science Daily

Toile fabrics were meticulously crafted with delicate lines, soft hues and a sense of refinement, making them highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

From Seattle Times

Described as a study of masculinity, the collection blended strength and gentility with a focus on refinement.

From Seattle Times

She continued: "Sometimes, the performance is not so much a statement of refinement as it is a gesture of hospitality."

From Salon

“The relentless thing he will not back down on is the refinement — of line, of attack, of phrasing,” said James Smelser, a hornist.

From New York Times