- comparative of fine.
finer
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of finer
Special use of comparative of fine 1
Example Sentences
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Having spent part of his childhood at a Swiss boarding school, Kim enjoys finer things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Speculation has been rife about the finer details of the day, with 1,000 names reportedly on the guest list, which included stars from music, Hollywood and sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Quite a few religions were considered cults in the beginning, Christianity among them, so it does make some sense not to wade too deeply into the finer distinctions.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
“They’re the ones I feel best about because they’re in the trenches every day and they’re wanting kids to appreciate the finer things in our culture, in our history,” says Duffield.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
These could already read, write, and sew; and to them I taught the elements of grammar, geography, history, and the finer kinds of needlework.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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