as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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Recent Examples of refinements
Sykes and his wife Diane began the project around six years ago, and the bike is now in its fifth stage of development, with further refinements still underway.
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New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
But Graviton can still come in handy for AI workloads, specifically for refinements, or post-training, after models have been trained with large amounts of data using large-scale computing clusters.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Owners of the Model S didn’t just buy a vehicle – but the software that came with it that updated and brought new refinements.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The second-gen Flex is nearly identical to the first-gen model, only with a few subtle refinements.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2026
This phase is designed to address deficiencies identified during initial operations, complete technical refinements, and implement maintenance or system adjustments before the platform transitions into a regular deployment cycle.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The update includes refinements to system performance and bug fixes.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Thanks to decades of such refinements, today’s jets may be the world’s most reliable machines.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
But Graviton can still come in handy for AI workloads, specifically for refinements, or post-training, after models have been trained with large amounts of data using large-scale computing clusters.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Owners of the Model S didn’t just buy a vehicle – but the software that came with it that updated and brought new refinements.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The second-gen Flex is nearly identical to the first-gen model, only with a few subtle refinements.
—Brandon Widder, The Verge, 10 Apr. 2026
This phase is designed to address deficiencies identified during initial operations, complete technical refinements, and implement maintenance or system adjustments before the platform transitions into a regular deployment cycle.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
The update includes refinements to system performance and bug fixes.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Thanks to decades of such refinements, today’s jets may be the world’s most reliable machines.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Corrections then feel like reversals rather than refinements.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refinements
Noun
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Although Moscow has made many improvements to the drones, some can still be taken down by electronic jamming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Clarendon Hills Park District stated that record-breaking rainfall this spring led to the delay in the opening of the pool, as construction crews work to safely complete final improvements to the facility.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Talley found himself back before Lyke on Tuesday, the day after another judge had ordered Talley detained while the police shooting case advances.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The modeling industry has long played a role in perpetuating unrealistic body standards, though there have been cyclical advances and setbacks.—
Rory Satran,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Today’s advancements, such as waste management and precision irrigation, are not merely choices, but necessary investments for long-term survival.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The case stands as a powerful example of how advancements in forensic science, particularly utilizing DNA and forensic genetic genealogy, continue to transform cold case investigations, delivering answers even decades after crimes occur.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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