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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2
as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the fine distinction between bravery and recklessness
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3
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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9
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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
The trick up my mom's sleeve: grating the cheese on both the fine and large holes of the cheese grater.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
For companies like Google and Apple, this could mean a $5,000 fine for each user who downloads or updates TikTok.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Mintz was later fined for conducting unauthorized statistical investigations.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Webroot makes its own protocol selection by default, which suits the don’t-worry crowd just fine.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, fine wildland fuels such as forest litter and small dead branches remain exceptionally dry.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2025
The trick up my mom's sleeve: grating the cheese on both the fine and large holes of the cheese grater.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
Her party, National Rally (RN), was ordered to pay €2 million in fines for the €4.1 million that it was accused of embezzling.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
For companies like Google and Apple, this could mean a $5,000 fine for each user who downloads or updates TikTok.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Warriors were also fined $25,000 for the incident.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Mintz was later fined for conducting unauthorized statistical investigations.
—Anthony Kuhn, NPR, 25 Mar. 2025
Adverb
More importantly, the Senators’ defence held up fine against the Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Webroot makes its own protocol selection by default, which suits the don’t-worry crowd just fine.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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The petrified bones of extinct horses, ground sloths, cheetahs and bears have been uncovered from the dusty layers of time exposed here.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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This can get unsanitary since the dust can circulate in the air of your home, and for some models, dusty coils can affect how efficiently your fridge cools.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Adding peas introduces a subtle sweetness and pop of freshness, balancing the richness of the eggs and bacon.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
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The game is a fun but challenging exercise for your brain which asks players to group words based on subtle and sometimes tricky connections, which tests your logic and language skills.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Probably because its seven episodes constitute only a partial adaptation of The Last of Us Part II, whereas the nine-part first season covered the entire original game, the story is stretched too thin.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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Far too many left to get it on three without pure luck.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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To suggest that the cartels might import coca leaves to extract cocaine makes about as much sense as suggesting that someone would import Dom Perignon to secure by chemical processing pure extracts of ethyl alcohol.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Lack Of Centralized Business Registries: Unlike other Western countries, Canada’s federal and provincial governments typically do not maintain accurate, structured and accessible business registries.—
Elodie Bouneau,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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At this range, a 1 m object maps into 3-4 camera pixels, adequate for recognition and range estimation.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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As our predecessors became terrestrial and moved to dry, hot environments, salt became scarcer, and the craving for sodium likely developed as a survival mechanism to ensure adequate intake.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Lee already had six permanent tattoos –– small ones easily hidden by clothing –– and thought this was a good opportunity to try out a more visible tattoo.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hybrid solutions are currently typically used for small systems.—
ILYA Likhov,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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