fineness

noun

Definition of finenessnext
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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach

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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror

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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure the fineness of the cat's bones

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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art

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Recent Examples of fineness In this find, the dirhams were cut into smaller pieces and used as a means of payment, with their value linked to the weight and fineness of the silver. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The fineness of the line between the two genres indicates that in her work overall, change is a matter of gradations. — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video. — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026 The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fineness
  1. smallness
  2. accuracy
  3. fragility
  4. elegance
  5. precision
  6. majesty
  7. perfection
  8. refinement
Noun
  • On Cape Ann, Rothko and Gottlieb thought a lot about the sun, as well as the sea, the sky, and the smallness of human life.
    — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Both Drake and Lütke rejected Canadian smallness, the reflex that says our cities are minor markets, our companies are acquisition targets, and our culture is a regional dialect of America's.
    — Kumaran Nadesan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of smallness
Noun
  • Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Despite the slight blue shift, most people will find the P1's color accuracy more than acceptable.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • That helps explain why the recent data is warning about demand fragility and consumer bifurcation, not a mirror of the pre-financial crisis period.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Rage and tenderness are interwoven in pieces about mothers and daughters; the X’s with which Native leaders signed the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie; and the necessity and fragility of art.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragility
Noun
  • Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mosaku’s dress was formfitting and merged timeless elegance with a scintillating, sensual appeal by contemporary standards.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegance
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  • Fanny, his autistic eight-year-old granddaughter sees the world with bright precision and a sense of wonder.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If the draft resolution is adopted in October, keeping track of the differences between these time scales, especially the drift between UTC and UT1, would become a more important part of high-precision timekeeping.
    — Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • To walk deep into the mountain forests at the doorstep of the Rocky Mountains, is to encounter the fragrant majesty of century-old ponderosa pine trees famous for lining ski slopes, National Park trails and residential neighborhoods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • From the charming courtyards and upscale fashion boutiques tucked behind Worth Avenue to the rugged majesty of Jupiter’s inlets, the region is a playground for the curious traveler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of majesty
Noun
  • While Indiana and Hoover are striving for perfection as the program aims to defend its national title, TCU is just hoping to score more than two touchdowns against a Power Four opponent.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Possibly, but Sheridan is famously focused on perfection and crafting a compelling story.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of perfection
Noun
  • Normalization of the death penalty—the refinement of the technical aspect, the legal aspect, the cultural aspect—has been a centuries-long project both within and outside the government.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra brings a faster chip, redesigned thermal cooling, and better battery life, but these refinements may feel too incremental for existing Tab S11 Ultra owners.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Fineness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fineness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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