Synonyms of fine
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as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
the fine sand found on the island's beaches
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the fine distinction between bravery and recklessness
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as in thin
being of less than usual width
use a fine line for the outline of the facial features you intend to carve into the pumpkin
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as in okay
being to one's liking
that arrangement is fine with me
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as in pure
free from added matter
that silver is .9600 fine
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
making the final fine adjustments on the car's GPS
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the wine steward declared that the complaint of corkiness was unjustified and that the wine was fine
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
read the fine print
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a fine performance of a classic ballet
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
savored every morsel of the restaurant's fine cuisine
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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
hearing so fine that it can seemingly hear the tiniest twig snap
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as in handsome
having or showing elegance
a fine old structure in the city's historic district
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as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
a $50 fine for speeding
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
you did just fine on the stress test
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Recent Examples of fine
The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Zoom in: The Vietnamese American chef may be a finer dining fixture, but markets are a passion.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The fine is significantly more than Google's market value of $2.15 trillion, but not higher than a googol, which contains 100 zeroes.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
The blaze broke out in January 2016, one day before a scheduled audit of village finances planned after the state comptroller fined Eddyville for not filing timely audit reports.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Continue reading … ‘TOWER’ TROUBLE – Town issues cease and desist, will impose a $100 per day fine over pro-Trump sign.
—Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Pinch Spice Market's extensive portfolio of spices can add flair to many meals whether the recipient is a barbecue enthusiast, an international cook, a seafood fan or simply looking to elevate Taco Tuesday with a fine birria taco seasoning.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Zoom in: The Vietnamese American chef may be a finer dining fixture, but markets are a passion.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Individuals convicted of any of these activities would be subject to up to 364 days of jail time, a fine of up to $1,000, or both, as well as a five-year prohibition on holding a CPW hunting license.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
The fine is significantly more than Google's market value of $2.15 trillion, but not higher than a googol, which contains 100 zeroes.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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In Marion County, you can be fined up to $2,500 for burning the following items outdoors:
Leaves.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
The blaze broke out in January 2016, one day before a scheduled audit of village finances planned after the state comptroller fined Eddyville for not filing timely audit reports.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
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That was seen as evidence that the propulsion system is working fine.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
Continue reading … ‘TOWER’ TROUBLE – Town issues cease and desist, will impose a $100 per day fine over pro-Trump sign.
—Fox News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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In the heart of Ethiopia, the arrival of a sprawling industrial park finds a dusty farming town at the new frontier of globalization.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Gold, cream, and dusty rose accents complete the room’s retro look.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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But even without winning an Editors' Choice award, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro commands attention with some subtle new features.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Come September this year, the material anchored many fashion crowd ’fits, who opted for the material as subtle accessories and head-to-toe looks.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, the line separating sports and politics is growing thinner and thinner.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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And there definitely was a party element to the occasion, with guests moving to the sounds of the DJ, performing line dances with pure joy.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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But scientists didn’t figure out how to isolate, extract, and ingest pure DMT on its own until 1956, which branched the drug off from ayahuasca into its own history.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Combining genetics with historical information and archeological evidence allows researchers to paint both a more complete and more accurate picture, and demonstrates how teamwork from different disciplines can unearth rich, complex stories.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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This is where the LG G4 really excels, with colors that are just as accurate and much closer to covering the full digital cinema color space.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ouster's liquidity remains adequate with cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaling $153.8 million as of September 30, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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This could present a problem for coverage and access given that in its review of the evidence, an Institute for Clinical and Economic Review panel voted 10-2 that the current evidence is adequate to show a net health benefit when compared to Abilify. MORE FOR YOU Trump Vs.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Researchers trained rats to jog on a treadmill To scientifically measure that observation, researchers captured two dozen vampire bats from Belize and trained them to use a small treadmill typically used to measure the metabolic rates of rats.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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