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finesse

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1. finesse - Noun

2. finesse - Adjective

3. finesse - Verb

Meaning

Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem.

The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2.

To use artifice or stratagem.

To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play.

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Although Utopianism combined classical concepts of perfect societies ( Plato and Aristotle ) with Roman rhetorical finesse (cf. Source: Internet

And the story explored this question with subtlety, irony, and finesse. Source: Internet

Even in 1971 he had incredible finesse, amazing fluidity." Source: Internet

A beautifully refreshing dry Riesling with power, finesse, and an explosion of honeysuckle, and orange blossom. Source: Internet

Bryson showed that he is finally putting the power and finesse together. Source: Internet

It has been suggested that Rachel's telepathy, although immeasurable in raw power, is mitigated by her limited training and finesse. Source: Internet

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