fineness

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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

The deceptive nature of her fineness was right there in the name.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2021

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