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fineness

[fahyn-nis] / ˈfaɪn nɪs /
NOUN
excellence
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Our CX-90’s smallness and fineness continued inside, with the intimate cockpit and cabin wrapped in exquisite Nappa hides, blonde maple wood trim, polished metals and textiles chosen for their home-country narratives.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 11, 2025

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

“When it comes to grinding coffee, burr grinders offer a more consistent grind and better control over the fineness of your ground beans,” he said.

From Slate Dec. 9, 2020

Lyra tried to pinch the edges together after they went through, but her fingers couldn’t find it at all; nor could the spies, despite the fineness of their hands.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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