as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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Recent Examples of refinements
The company says editors can use this tool for edits, refinements, or assembling a cut-down highlight clip for social media.
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Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo builds on an already excellent formula, adding dependable four-color 3D printing and thoughtful refinements without sacrificing value.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Plans now call for further refinements to be made to the wheels, to enhance their performance on mixed terrain.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
This barrier island beach town is a stone's throw from the numerous refinements of Savannah.
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Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Lucas Blalock likewise finds tragicomic potential in photography itself, inverting Photoshop as a mere tool of postproduction to foreground it as generative and creative, leaving visible traces of labor in ugly edits and unrefined refinements.
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Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
What to read next Mobility solutions Work on the mobility technique is ongoing at the university, with further refinements predicted to improve performance on mixed terrain.
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Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Both of the new Surface Laptop and Pro models are simply refinements of an existing formula and don’t push the categories forward in meaningful ways.
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Tom Warren,
The Verge,
28 May 2026
Despite the new additions and programming refinements, organizers insist the broader objective remains unchanged.
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Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo builds on an already excellent formula, adding dependable four-color 3D printing and thoughtful refinements without sacrificing value.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Plans now call for further refinements to be made to the wheels, to enhance their performance on mixed terrain.
—
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
This barrier island beach town is a stone's throw from the numerous refinements of Savannah.
—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Lucas Blalock likewise finds tragicomic potential in photography itself, inverting Photoshop as a mere tool of postproduction to foreground it as generative and creative, leaving visible traces of labor in ugly edits and unrefined refinements.
—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
What to read next Mobility solutions Work on the mobility technique is ongoing at the university, with further refinements predicted to improve performance on mixed terrain.
—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
Both of the new Surface Laptop and Pro models are simply refinements of an existing formula and don’t push the categories forward in meaningful ways.
—
Tom Warren,
The Verge,
28 May 2026
Despite the new additions and programming refinements, organizers insist the broader objective remains unchanged.
—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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Of the 33 schools awarded grants, 19 schools opted for main entrance improvements while 14 chose to modernize their check-in and visitor badging systems.
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The mid-20th century also ushered in improvements in heart disease treatments.
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The Nasdaq Composite saw its largest quarterly gain since 2020, powered by record-setting advances in semiconductor stocks and cybersecurity leaders.
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Yes, of course there have been thousands of technological advances in my lifetime, and my smart phone is full of helpful apps.
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Still, the experts say, the result of the laws has been significant advancements in knowledge and perception of the Tequesta and their predecessors, and the preservation of at least a portion of some significant sites.
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The author contrasts the unifying spirit of the 1976 Bicentennial with today's pervasive division, despite significant advancements in rights for women, minorities, and the disabled.
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