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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror
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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the fineness of the cat's bones
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art
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Noun
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Incorporate both financial metrics (gross margin, inventory turns, cash conversion cycle) and operational indicators (forecast accuracy, perfect order fulfillment, production attainment).—
Luigi Damasceno,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025 -
His first season in Denver finished with a 4-11 record and a notable regression in his accuracy and TD-INT ratio.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Tennis is a proper sport but, compared to others, is a bearer of elegance and tradition, which are values resonating also with our brand.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The tufted back and seat cushions add a touch of elegance, while the faux leather upholstery ensures durability and easy maintenance.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Every flyby has to be done with extreme precision so the Solar Orbiter passes through exactly the right point in space at a precise point in time.—
David Szondy
June 15,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Like a lot of Hollywood job specialties, the work of the stunt person is a mix of art and science, balletic grace and precision engineering (the other key element, guts, is a necessary but not sufficient qualification).—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
Noun
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What’s most important is to take it all in: the place, its majesty and its importance.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her majesty, the queen, is here.—
Jack Howland,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead of pursuing impossible perfection, organizations should design for resilience — systems that degrade gracefully under stress and recover quickly from failures.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Craft beer has achieved a state of perfection, with all sub-standard brews banished.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The base spirit undergoes three distillation cycles to achieve purity and refinement.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hamilton has a minor-league option remaining, and it’s reached the point where the front office has to consider sending him to Triple A for refinement.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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