refinement

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"He conquered the world with his refinement... and he enhanced Italy, because he brought Italy to the world. The greatest people wore Valentino," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

It reflects disparities in who designs and builds these systems, what datasets they draw from and which incentives drive their refinement.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Luxury stylist Oriona Robb says elevating white feels "less about novelty and more about intention", reflecting a shift towards refinement after years of trend overloads.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

In practice, however, the new program will come with a crucial 21st-century refinement: military service won’t be mandatory for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

People wanted to get close to the Frenchman, hoping that some of his refinement would rub off on them.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende