refinement

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These paintings are more polished and more detailed than the artist’s earlier work, and this refinement ramps up their emotional power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

It reflects disparities in who designs and builds these systems, what datasets they draw from and which incentives drive their refinement.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Luxury stylist Oriona Robb says elevating white feels "less about novelty and more about intention", reflecting a shift towards refinement after years of trend overloads.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The process took about a year and required multiple rounds of refinement before the team settled on the final reconstruction.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

Briony felt the disadvantage of being two years younger than the other girl, of having a full two years' refinement weigh against her, and now her play seemed a miserable, embarrassing thing.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan