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fineness

[fahyn-nis] / ˈfaɪn nɪs /
NOUN
excellence
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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

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

I love microscopic acuity, and I thought he was untouchable in that: the fineness, and the smallness of things that he would describe so well.

From New York Times Dec. 10, 2020

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

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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