How to Use refined in a Sentence
refined
adjective
- He has very refined manners.
- She has become more refined in her painting technique.
-
Pro tip: Frame those posters and flags for a more refined feel that still puts them in the spotlight.
—
Hadley Mendelsohn,
House Beautiful,
19 July 2023
-
This is a car that makes a Koenigsegg One:1 seem refined and subdued.
—
Mike Duff,
Car and Driver,
6 Mar. 2023
-
Meanwhile, the brow gel has a non-flaky finish that will hold the hairs in place for a more refined look.
—
Essence,
9 Oct. 2023
-
In contrast to whole grains, refined grains have one or more of the three parts of the kernel removed.
—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
8 May 2023
-
The dining room is a refined setting and the centrepiece of the château.
—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
-
All of the options are dairy-free, non-GMO and free from refined sugars.
—
Good Housekeeping,
15 Sep. 2022
-
Plus, the new Jet Black aluminum case paired with a sleek black sport band gives it a refined, sporty look.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
12 Nov. 2024
-
The third-largest exporter of refined products in the world is India, at 7.7%.
—
Kyle Isakower,
WSJ,
27 July 2022
-
The target has become more refined but that’s always the case.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2024
-
Yet the prim-and-proper touches of Johnson’s dress made the look more refined.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 June 2024
-
The plan Saturday is to show an even more refined skill set.
—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2022
-
Whole grains have more fiber and protein than refined grains.
—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
9 June 2024
-
In fact, sticking to mostly wool will retain the shape of the suit longer and provide a more refined look.
—
Brad Lanphear,
Men's Health,
14 Aug. 2023
-
Think of the barrel jean as the wide-leg jean’s slightly refined sister.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Peoplemag,
1 Sep. 2024
-
Available in refined neutrals of gray, black, and blue, the storage bags come in a set of three for $17 or a set of six for $32.
—
Brittany Vanderbill,
PEOPLE.com,
23 Apr. 2022
-
The vibe: The Inn is an extension of the modern, lush but refined restaurant space.
—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
25 July 2024
-
Their food is free from gluten, dairy, refined sugars, soy, GMOs or gums.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Chron,
8 Apr. 2023
-
For brunch in bed For the fabulous host, caviar is such a refined gift to add a special flare to a night with guests.
—
Kelly Wearstler,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2024
-
Inspired by the elegance of Princess Grace of Monaco, the decor is very refined.
—
Cécilia Pelloux,
Forbes,
1 Apr. 2023
-
Choose foods with mostly whole grains rather than refined grains.
—
Linda Carroll,
NBC News,
27 Apr. 2023
-
Emu oil is made from the refined fat of emus, which are large flightless birds that are native to Australia.
—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2024
-
But those tweaks are at the expense of coherence and the work’s refined lyricism.
—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
22 July 2022
-
Mix refined, white sugar and water in a 1:4 ratio, boil it and cool it, and put it out for the birds in feeder.
—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
9 Apr. 2024
-
Indeed, knee-high boots are a refined essential for the months ahead.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Nov. 2023
-
Yet, some of the most successful artists in the scene have opted for more refined choices.
—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
-
Where the film leans more eerie and macabre, Depp’s red carpet looks have been elegant and refined.
—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
5 Dec. 2024
-
The plan also calls for halting purchases of refined oil products by the end of the year.
—
Harold Maass,
The Week,
4 May 2022
-
Oil is a two-way trade between the countries, as refined petroleum from the U.S. is the biggest export to Columbia.
—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'refined.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
