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: free from impurities
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Examples of refined in a Sentence
She has become more refined in her painting technique.
He has very refined manners.
refined and elegant works of art
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Because Jupiter is often used as a benchmark for studying gas giants, the refined measurements could improve scientists’ understanding of similar planets both within and beyond the solar system.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The V-neck, polo-style collar, crisp white buttons, and rust-orange hue give it a refined yet approachable feel.
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Everlane’s Boyfriend Shirt has clean lines and a roomy fit, offering the same refined feel as a classic button-down, but with a decidedly cooler edge.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Whole Grains Swapping refined grains, like white bread and white pasta, for whole grains is an easy way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The V-neck, polo-style collar, crisp white buttons, and rust-orange hue give it a refined yet approachable feel.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Everlane’s Boyfriend Shirt has clean lines and a roomy fit, offering the same refined feel as a classic button-down, but with a decidedly cooler edge.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Whole Grains Swapping refined grains, like white bread and white pasta, for whole grains is an easy way to reduce your risk of heart disease.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for refined
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“Refined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refined. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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