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: free from impurities
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She has become more refined in her painting technique.
He has very refined manners.
refined and elegant works of art
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This unique fusion of cultures and culinary influences combines the bold ingredients of Peru with the refined techniques of Japanese cooking techniques.
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
New boot tips for 2025 include Manolo Blahnik’s ‘Buxton’ rugged strap and buckle numbers or Santoni’s refined, heeled ankle boots.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
With decades of refined taste and expertise, both bring unparalleled knowledge to this partnership.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump’s energy tariffs target imports of crude oil, natural gas, refined products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water and critical minerals.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
New boot tips for 2025 include Manolo Blahnik’s ‘Buxton’ rugged strap and buckle numbers or Santoni’s refined, heeled ankle boots.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
With decades of refined taste and expertise, both bring unparalleled knowledge to this partnership.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump’s energy tariffs target imports of crude oil, natural gas, refined products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water and critical minerals.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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