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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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The Pentagon must ensure sufficient supplies of refined rare earth metals for inclusion in myriad weapons systems like jets, missiles, electric vehicles, night vision goggles and MRI scanners.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
One surefire way to impress your most refined guests is to serve a smattering of expensive cheeses on a charcuterie board, accompanied by a proper cheese knife set.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea This duo offers a mix of rugged coastline and refined charm.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
One surefire way to impress your most refined guests is to serve a smattering of expensive cheeses on a charcuterie board, accompanied by a proper cheese knife set.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea This duo offers a mix of rugged coastline and refined charm.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
After writing a viral blogpost about the ingredients found in a Chick-fil-A sandwich including food coloring, MSG and refined grains, the company invited Hari to their headquarters to discuss her concerns.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Refined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refined. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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