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: free from impurities
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Examples of refined in a Sentence
She has become more refined in her painting technique.
He has very refined manners.
refined and elegant works of art
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Walking through, the materials transition from darker tones on the ground floor to lighter, more refined finishes upstairs.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
But seed oils are put through a process where they are pressed, bleached, heated, processed with solvents and highly refined, which can strip them of their nutritional value.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
Diet and dental hygiene
Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
The journey dives deeper into Miami’s dynamic energy, translating the pastel hues of the city’s beaches into daywear and poolside attire with a playful yet refined twist.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
But seed oils are put through a process where they are pressed, bleached, heated, processed with solvents and highly refined, which can strip them of their nutritional value.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Talking with your health care providers about fluoride supplements to help ward off dental decay.
Diet and dental hygiene
Cavities are mainly caused by eating excess sugar and refined carbohydrates.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
The journey dives deeper into Miami’s dynamic energy, translating the pastel hues of the city’s beaches into daywear and poolside attire with a playful yet refined twist.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 9 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for refined
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“Refined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refined. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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