fine-cut
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of fine-cut
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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“The New Life” is a fine-cut gem, its sentences buffed to a gleam, but with troubling implications for our own reactionary era.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022
Her latest, "You Were Never Really Here," is only her fourth feature in nearly 20 years, and is both a fine-cut jewel and a raw, jagged shard of emotions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2018
With the fine-cut precision of a jeweler working with precious gems, Meiring pointed out some of the unusual pieces in his collection of Hanna artifacts.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2016
The pieces of lobster, mixed with mayonnaise and fine-cut celery, tasted on the salty side, rather than oceanic-sweet.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 13, 2016
It rose full and green, like a fine-cut stone, above the hills.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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