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
Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
She was sentenced to ten years in prison and was ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 in 1996.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Robin Urevich, ProPublica, 14 Dec. 2024
Trinidad and Tobago now fines residents for mosquito breeding sites, while Puerto Rican officials urge communities to eliminate stagnant water.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
String theorists concede that daily life proceeds just fine in a three-dimensional world.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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But they’re still regarded as a fine place that develops MLB talent overall.
—Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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If Apple doesn’t comply then the EU may launch a formal investigation next year, and could be liable for fines up to 10 percent of its global annual sales.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 19 Dec. 2024
She was sentenced to ten years in prison and was ordered to pay a fine of $10,000 in 1996.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, after the investigation, the owner was fined, and the building appears to no longer accept reservations on booking sites.
—Robin Urevich, ProPublica, 14 Dec. 2024
Trinidad and Tobago now fines residents for mosquito breeding sites, while Puerto Rican officials urge communities to eliminate stagnant water.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Hero Baymax Big Hero 6 fans can look forward to suiting up as Baymax, who somehow fits in with this season's theme just fine.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
String theorists concede that daily life proceeds just fine in a three-dimensional world.
—Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Introverts are also adept at spotting subtle cues and managing conflicts diplomatically.Vital Laptenok, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Queen Camilla often finds ways to include subtle sartorial statements into her wardrobe with significant pieces tethered to the past.Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
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Dell’s loss leaves the Texans thin at receiver with Stefon Diggs already down for the year.Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
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Two of the league’s best pure scorers and most pugnacious alpha dogs go at it Wednesday, with each trying more than 10 3-pointers a game this season.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Their hope is to eventually make the model as accurate as an X-ray, which would drastically simplify screening efforts, though Raval says this will require much more data.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Dec. 2024
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This further demonstrates Harris’ dedication to evoke accurate female storytelling on-screen.Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2024
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Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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Human Oversight The principle of human oversight mandates adequate human supervision throughout an AI system's lifecycle.Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Not as jam-packed as popular South Beach, North Beach is home to the Tybee Marine Science Center which educates visitors about marine life and protects the smallest of creatures, the nesting turtles.Judy Garrison, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the spirit of looking back on the previous season and remembering all the moments big and small that defined it, here is a compendium of tennis stories of all kinds from The Athletic’s tennis writers, Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare, with a few guest appearances.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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But for a side whose previous two Premier League experiences were pretty miserable relegation seasons, anything around mid-table would be an excellent achievement.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Timothée Chalamet does excellent work striking Dylan’s balance of unworldliness and humanity.Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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