fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
1
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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  1. accuracy
  2. elegance
  3. precision
  4. majesty
  5. perfection
  6. refinement
Noun
  • But Ridley Scott as well as screenwriter David Scarpa aren't really going for complete historical accuracy here.
    Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Researchers at Ohio State University College of Nursing have developed a blood test that can potentially predict the risk of preterm birth during the early stages of a pregnancy with about 97.5% accuracy.
    Alex Knapp, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of accuracy
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  • Years after dazzling in primetime by covering herself in fake blood, Gaga had graced the Oscars stage with utmost elegance, capable of evolving her talents and becoming a stately pop spokeswoman.
    Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her items feature Swarovski crystals, which enhance their elegance and appeal.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of elegance
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  • Even operations that military analysts laud for their technical sophistication have lacked the precision to avoid widespread harm to civilians.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • If there’s enough to the role, there’s the precision of film acting.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of precision
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  • But the ecosystem has started to recover, a testimonial to good management of places whose demand speaks to their majesty.
    Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2024
  • Longest The Classic: Paintbrush and Cascade Canyons Loop Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming For Teton grandeur minus climbing ropes, this 19.6-mile loop serves up alpine majesty.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 8 Aug. 2024
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  • Second, investment success is less about perfection and more about participation.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There is a word for this in Japanese, shibumi, that denotes an aesthetic of austere simplicity and effortless perfection, of doing the most with the least.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • The company continues to focus on the extraction, refinement, and distribution of technical minerals, particularly lithium, through its mining claims in Utah.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • When Trump brings the cost of energy down by facilitating the exploration, development, refinement, and distribution of our natural resources, all of America will pay less for gas at the pump, less for food and other commodities, and will experience more economic freedom.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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