: in a fine manner: such as
a
: extremely well : excellently
… plays the hero very finely.—
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b
: with close discrimination : precisely
c
: with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively
a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people
d
: minutely
finely ground coffee
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Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
For Music, Games And More Topping claims the DX1 II’s sound is transparent and finely detailed with strong dynamics, excellent transient response and a spacious soundstage.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 2023 wine made from grapes grown in this plot has enticing aromas of dark cherry, plum, and vanilla and flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, black raspberry, and finely ground black pepper.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
For Music, Games And More Topping claims the DX1 II’s sound is transparent and finely detailed with strong dynamics, excellent transient response and a spacious soundstage.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 2023 wine made from grapes grown in this plot has enticing aromas of dark cherry, plum, and vanilla and flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, black raspberry, and finely ground black pepper.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
It should be finely milled, meaning it's blended to lightweight particles that move easily yet set the skin well.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for finely
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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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