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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superfine

Adjective

Low-grade astrocytomas are more common in children, while high-grade astrocytomas, such as glioblastoma, tend to grow and spread within the brain and spinal cord quickly and are more common in adults.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
The swivel is made of high-grade metal, and the bag is made with super durable Maya hide leather.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of high-grade

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

At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.

— Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
If your stay involves a special occasion, the Teppanyaki show-cooking experience makes for an unforgettable celebration.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

The living room in this one is a real standout and includes a window seat with integrated storage, along with one of those fancy hanging fireplaces that burns bioethanol.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Her prize includes a $150,000 salary, Range Rover, one-year lease in a luxury Miami apartment, fancy wardrobe and other swag.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 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

Sharif said Noreen displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by risking her life to save the newborn moments before the nursery burned down.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Founders who recently had one exceptional year sometimes assume that year represents their new baseline, when a buyer will more likely average the last three years, or discount the outlier entirely.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

For the city, the move represents a satisfactory but temporary solution to a months-long dispute over the market’s location that came to a head last week.

— Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But Olson cautioned people that investigations don’t guarantee a satisfactory outcome for consumers.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfactory

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