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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 OK
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
CBS News, 24 May 2026
The staff here are thoughtful and engaged, and quick to explain the finer points of each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
For a proper sit-down, L'Incontro is the place—an iconic fine-dining time capsule since the late 1970s.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa was sentenced by United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, and was also fined $10,000.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 May 2026
Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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Adjective
Do not overmix; some streaks of flour are fine.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The staff here are thoughtful and engaged, and quick to explain the finer points of each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Noun
If convicted, Bazaar faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine on each conspiracy and Lacey Act charge.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
For a proper sit-down, L'Incontro is the place—an iconic fine-dining time capsule since the late 1970s.
—Erica Firpo, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Verb
Kalshi’s domain has also expanded into politics—three congressional candidates were fined (and expelled from the platform) for betting on the outcome of their own elections.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026
Iwamasa was sentenced by United States District Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, and was also fined $10,000.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 27 May 2026
Adverb
For this reason, the northside community has been home to some of the city’s long-standing fine-dining establishments, many of them run by Buckhead Life Group—namely Chops, Atlanta Fish Market, and Pricci.
—Mike Jordan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
At fine-dining Le Grand Large, a rotation of visiting chefs knock up Provencal dishes like red snapper and Bouillabaisse.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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The blend of natural and painted woods with a color palette of dusty roses, umbers, and marigolds creates a warm atmosphere.—
Damian Fallon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Those subtle details make a huge difference in both worlds.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Parents may notice subtle warning signs like skipping meals, cutting out entire food groups, anxiety around social eating, obsessive label reading, excessive exercise, or a sudden focus on body image.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Mars, however, lost most of its global magnetic field billions of years ago and today possesses only a much weaker, patchier magnetic environment formed when the solar wind interacts directly with the planet’s thin upper atmosphere.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Infused with biotin, rosemary, and peppermint oil, this ultra-popular Mielle Organics shampoo strengthens thin, brittle strands.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Trap and Remove Them Using traps to catch the squirrels and relocate them is perfectly okay with the humane methods that act as a cage instead of hurting the little creature.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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So, just to the public, what’s happening out there, this isn’t right, okay?—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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But his pure domination of the Truck Series will undoubtedly be one of the accomplishments he's best remembered for.—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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They were armed with Glock pistols, which are only accurate for a short distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The audit presented to the City Council on Thursday showed the department misreported financial details, lacked adequate records to track its revenue and failed to enforce contracts and collect fees from users of parks facilities.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Dedicate financial resources No plan will be effective without adequate funding behind it.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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