fineness

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Actually, the fineness of the design is probably best appreciated at night, with its full plumage of illumination switched on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Any coin issued under the laws of any state or any gold, silver, platinum or palladium bullion of a certain fineness, if a trustee keeps physical possession of it, are not included.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

For Czeresko, the process is “athletic, yet has this fineness to it.”

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

The fineness yields tender baked goods with a moist, airy crumb—perfect for delicate sponges and pillowy cookies, like snickerdoodles.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2022

No one could match the fineness or colors of the widow's silver clouds, flaming flowers, or crystal lakes.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin