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refinement

[ri-fahyn-muhnt] / rɪˈfaɪn mənt /




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But the cabin isolation, quiet and refinement are next level.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

"All this comes with true excitement about the beauty, elegance, and refinement found in and produced by nature."

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

The controversy is a "reminder", the article said, that "mere superficial popularity will not only fail to generate sustainable profits, but also lead to a loss of cultural refinement".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

"We want to bring glamour, we want to bring refinement, we want to bring grace back," Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

I’m a woman of great character and integrity and refinement.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

He devoted years to technical refinements to how the government measures medical costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"With certain refinements, it works even in complex materials where electrons interact strongly with one another."

From Science Daily Jan. 15, 2026

On Tuesday, Bass’ office did not immediately explain what the refinements were.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2026

Carter Chapman, Kemp’s spokesperson, said Monday that the Kemp administration remains committed to Pathways and making refinements to meet the health care needs of Georgians.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2025

There were other rules, but they were refinements.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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