Cryptic crossword clue
Posh baronet in cultivated style shows refinement

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SUBTLETY

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The straight part
We know that "refinement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case refinement = subtlety.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SUBTLETY mean?

SUBTLETY noun
  1. The quality of being subtle.
  2. An instance of being subtle, a subtle thing, especially a subtle argument or distinction.
  3. An ornate medieval illusion dish or table decoration, especially when made from one thing but crafted to look like another.
  4. The quality of being clever in surreptitious or deceitful behaviour; an act or argument that shows this quality.
  5. A trick that creates a false appearance.
  6. The property of having a low density or thin consistency.
  7. The property of being able to penetrate materials easily.

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