fineness

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That said, a strength of Ms. Footer’s book is its fineness of detail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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

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

The work evinces Pontormo’s characteristic fineness of gesture and expression, most of all in the meeting eyes and beautiful, gentle hands of the two women.

From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2018

Ever since Black Panther, Sonny has sworn that Michael B. Jordan is the standard for fineness.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas