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
With spring break just weeks away, Meiner said the city's approach will largely mirror last year's effort to curb unruly crowds, though some refinements are in the works.
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Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Subtle refinements then come to the collar, which features traditional construction to avoid any rub spots.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
These refinements are intended to extend plasma performance beyond the capabilities of previous generations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Limited to 40 units—all of which went to existing Chiron owners—the Divo spent two years in development, engineers making refinements all over the chassis, including a massive rear wing and front splitter.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The kinds of questions posed in the meetings could lead to refinements to the merger agreement, Sook said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Most updates fall into the categories of effects, music tracks, refinements, title templates, and transitions.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Abby Dodge, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Subtle refinements then come to the collar, which features traditional construction to avoid any rub spots.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
These refinements are intended to extend plasma performance beyond the capabilities of previous generations.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
While self-reported, such figures are often used by clinics to illustrate how procedural refinements may influence outcomes in a competitive market.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Limited to 40 units—all of which went to existing Chiron owners—the Divo spent two years in development, engineers making refinements all over the chassis, including a massive rear wing and front splitter.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025
The kinds of questions posed in the meetings could lead to refinements to the merger agreement, Sook said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2025
Most updates fall into the categories of effects, music tracks, refinements, title templates, and transitions.
—PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025
Breeden said that unfiltered feedback—how jeans feel, move and make someone feel while wearing them—directly shaped the brand’s design refinements.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
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The bill would also create a new program for water conveyance improvements, providing funding to upgrade aging infrastructure and build new facilities needed to move water supplies.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some research suggests collagen supplementation may result in small improvements in skin hydration or elasticity.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent advances in language processing allow computers to digest vast and rapidly expanding bodies of medical research.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scientists noted that RHIC’s experiments drove advances in superconducting magnets, particle detectors, data storage, and high-performance computing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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According to Chinese experts, such events highlight the country’s technological prowess and advancements in robotics, including their applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Despite significant advancements in medical research, a troubling disparity persists in funding allocated to women-specific medical research.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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