superfine

adjective

Definition of superfinenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfine
  1. high-grade
  2. premium
  3. better
  4. special
  5. fancy
  6. high-test
  7. exceptional
  8. satisfactory
Adjective
  • Amid ongoing concerns, district officials have assured parents schools are safe, campuses have been sanitized and high-grade air filters installed.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Simply clamp the Smart Jumper Cables with the mini flashlight directly onto the vehicle battery terminals and let the powerful 29600mWh (8000mAh) 4-cell, high-grade lithium-polymer battery do the work.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of high-grade
Adjective
  • That is particularly valuable across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, where travel retail remains an important shop window for premium international brands.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • While there is a free version of the app that lets users organize their accounts and track spending, the subscription cancellation feature is part of the premium version.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of premium
Adjective
  • Without better reporting, lawmakers and analysts will have to act with incomplete knowledge, essentially guessing effective tax rates based on limited and sometimes misleading reporting.
    — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • 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
  • That aching ballad about wanting more, aside from being one of the big showstoppers, holds a special place for Greene.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The latter can be superbly made, and can add something special to the process, but does require a little more practice to get comfortable with.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • Gimlet The Gimlet is a classic cocktail that didn’t start behind some fancy bar, but on the high seas.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Does your child need fancy notebooks, a planner, or the latest organizational gadget?
    — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 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
  • Its exceptional duration results from near-perfect celestial geometry.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Similar to Abrams, the young shortstop had shown a knack for exceptional, highlight-reel plays while struggling with consistency.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • By contrast, state inspection records from 2025 and the first weeks of 2026, just days after Calvo took office in January, show the city’s pool facilities were consistently rated satisfactory.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
  • For someone who is dogmatic, or has a strong commitment to evangelism, this may not be satisfactory.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of satisfactory

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“Superfine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superfine. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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