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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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
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Also set to transform the West Palm Beach scene this year is Nora, a $1 billion district aiming to exhibit adaptive reuse at its finest.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Mexican soccer federation has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and its teams have been forced to play in empty stadiums.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid fined Rubiales over 10,000 euros as punishment, the Associated Press reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
Adding around 300 episodes of the Comedy Central show to Warner’s inventory for mid-2020, the agreement with the then Viacom was to be paid in installments of about $25 million a quarter – which worked out fine until early this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, pea peptide, glycerin Best For: Adding volume to flat, fine hair.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Also set to transform the West Palm Beach scene this year is Nora, a $1 billion district aiming to exhibit adaptive reuse at its finest.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
Washington’s current Fair Chance Act starts with a warning for first-time violations and a maximum fine of $1,000 for repeat offenses.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The Mexican soccer federation has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and its teams have been forced to play in empty stadiums.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
He was ejected and fined $25,000 in December for throwing the ball into the stands in a 101-94 defeat of the Toronto Raptors.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2025
The Audiencia Nacional court in Madrid fined Rubiales over 10,000 euros as punishment, the Associated Press reports.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Hyperlinks within the interview worked fine, although more would be helpful.
—PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
Adding around 300 episodes of the Comedy Central show to Warner’s inventory for mid-2020, the agreement with the then Viacom was to be paid in installments of about $25 million a quarter – which worked out fine until early this year.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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At the ruins of Palisades Presbyterian Church, Park stood on dusty ground and pointed to a spot in the rubble.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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The dusty blue cabinets and traditional veined marble bring the perfect amount of old money class, while wooden elements, like beams, shelves, and a dining table, warm up the room.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Soft and subtle raspberry aromas, as well as rich black cherries and beef jerky.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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These devices are more precise and subtle than old fashioned metal detectors, using specific sensitivity settings and artificial intelligence to detect hidden weapons as opposed to harmless items such as keys and phones, allowing people to enter facilities with very little delay.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Chinese smartphone company Honor has released devices that fold up to be nearly as thin as an iPhone.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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Crowds are also thin in the fall, and the mountain foliage views are breathtaking.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The finish is long, pure, and unadulterated, with lingering ripe red fruit notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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But new correspondence with The Times raises questions about whether that narrative is accurate, or if Bass is withholding public records.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Enhanced Decision Making Centralized content management enhances decision making by giving employees access to accurate, up-to-date information far quicker.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Housing reforms to guarantee adequate air filtration and appropriate isolation facilities.—
Powel H. Kazanjian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Places to Eat Bryce Canyon Coffee Co. Both Green and LeFevre suggest starting your day at Bryce Canyon Coffee Co. in Tropic, a small community in the Bryce Valley area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The foyer is often a small space, so a hall tree can be overbearing.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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