5 sentences with “refinement”

The British-American gentry modelled themselves on the English aristocracy, who embodied the ideal of refinement and gentility.

The nymph Arethusa on ancient Syracusan coins also has the unmistakable bulge of goitre on her figure, despite the refinement of the facial lines.

Florence benefited from a strong culture of education, with Florentines priding themselves not only on wealth, but also on knowledge and refinement.

The intellectual refinement of advanced software is beginning to baffle its own designers. There are now programs that have the ability to investigate, discover, improvise and invent what no one taught them. Making it short, they are self-educating. Like our own brains.

The Courtier focused on what it took to win the prince's favour and influence him, not just avoid embarrassment at court. This was linked to the growing sense of what it was to be 'civilised' - Italians of the time were known throughout Europe for their refinement, the quality of their dress and jewellery, their wit in conversation and their good taste.