: in a fine manner: such as
a
: extremely well : excellently
… plays the hero very finely.—
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b
: with close discrimination : precisely
c
: with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively
a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people
d
: minutely
finely ground coffee
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Meanwhile, finely grate 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. —Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Shrimp Scampi tips and FAQ Recipe information Whisk 2 garlic cloves, finely grated on a microplane, 1 tsp. —Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 In a medium bowl combine flour, finely ground almonds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. —Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot. —Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finely
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Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Shrimp Scampi tips and FAQ Recipe information Whisk 2 garlic cloves, finely grated on a microplane, 1 tsp. —Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 In a medium bowl combine flour, finely ground almonds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. —Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026 Acclimating our senses was rooftop breakfast served by a gracious staff who introduced us to Armenian coffee — finely ground into a powder and brewed in a jazzve pot. —Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finely
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