SUPERFINE Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

superfine

adjective

Definition of superfine

as in high-grade

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Recent Examples of superfine For the softest tees, look for fabrics that are either superfine or ultrafine—anything 17 µm or higher—like Unbound's T-shirts. — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 24 Nov. 2025 Crafted from superfine 100% merino wool, the lightweight jersey knit is airy, odor-resistant, and naturally temperature-regulating—perfect for layering on the trail. — Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 Since then, she’s been spotted in tousled recession blonde at the 2025 AMAs, a proper banged bob at Cannes, and in one of her latest looks, snake eyes and a superfine pixie cut at the Met Gala. — Essence, 24 Oct. 2025 Heritage luxury house Johnstons of Elgin make a gorgeous version of the plain white tee in cashmere, easily styled with all manner of outfits from beach shorts to evening suits, or a more relaxed cut in superfine merino. — Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for superfine

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Adjective

NexGen is constructing a large high-grade uranium mine and mill in Canada under its Rook I Project, which is expected to be completed by 2030.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
Founded in 1998, Mitsuwa Market offers an array of authentic Japanese ingredients, including high-grade rice, miso, seaweed, snacks and condiments.

— Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of high-grade

Adjective

Guests here walk past this property en route to the falls, but The Royal Livingstone is clearly the premium option among the two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Keep an eye out for discounts on noise-canceling models, wireless earbuds, and premium over-ear options that rarely go on sale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

Which is why better hiring begins with three ways of protecting ourselves against both.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can impair a person’s ability to produce language.

— Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025

Definition of better

Adjective

John had become seriously ill with a liver disease, and the couple had relocated to Koh Samui to seek out a special herb that grew here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
At certain Drees Homes communities nationwide, a special summer sale allows buyers up to $20,000 for outdoor features.

— Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

Click here for the proverbial fancy form, or shoot me an email.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
This is the kind of show where an opulent tea party is dramatized not just by many different plates of fancy pastries, fancy wreaths and lots of furniture, but by having all that stuff carted in by a dozen or so butlers, maids and other servants.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of fancy

Adjective

The graduation ceremony and the reception afterward are cute and heartwarming for the grown-ups, bittersweet and mortifying for the kids, who skive off to smoke some of Ed’s high-test weed and have a little Texas Forever moment, toasting their enduring friendships.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Unlike many rocket engines used for hypersonic vehicles, the Draper engine runs on high-test hydrogen peroxide and kerosene.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of high-test

Adjective

Her career demonstrates extraordinary range, an exceptional level of acting and at the same time, a very special connection with audiences.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Nonetheless, the association of Nike with exceptional athletes remains a litmus test for relevance, consumer sentiment, and brand equity — all metrics Hill should be working toward as part of his ongoing brand turnaround.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

After months of negotiations failed to yield a satisfactory agreement, the union approved strike action earlier this month in a vote held in tandem with unions at the Brooklyn Museum and American Folk Art Museum.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The effort displayed by Kansas’ 14 men’s basketball players at Bill Self’s 24th annual Boot Camp proved satisfactory to the Hall of Fame Jayhawks coach.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

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