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
Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Local Sip Stops will offer samples of North County’s finest beer, wine, hard kombucha, cocktails in a can, and much more.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Brother’s laser printers have historically worked fine with non-Brother accessories.
—Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Technically, her strong fingers give her playing a very fine articulate and digital quality.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Local Sip Stops will offer samples of North County’s finest beer, wine, hard kombucha, cocktails in a can, and much more.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 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
Lilian, the woman said, could have done just fine going to the middle school nearby instead of commuting a long distance to an élite school.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
Brother’s laser printers have historically worked fine with non-Brother accessories.
—Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Its head is outfitted with LED lights that illuminate dark, dusty areas.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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For a piece in this week’s issue, Helfand speaks with all parties involved, and even visits Elvis in his current resting place, amid dusty knickknacks and towering piles of junk in an office behind a mechanic’s garage.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
The New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2025
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Of course, artists such as Mondrian and Klimt would likely not have been aware of fractals, or the math that underpins them, but perhaps had an innate understanding of the subtle proportions all trees share, according to the researchers.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Once the foot is under the ball and has left the ground, a subtle flick of the ankle sends it forward to create the dipping motion that will bring it back down quickly.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Set $331 $265 Cozy Earth Pros Temperature-regulating Very thin and lightweight, but supersoft Lots of color options Cons Expensive Tend to wrinkle easily True to their name, these are some cozy AF sheets.—
Kristin Canning,
SELF,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nori comes in thin, dry strips often wrapped around a sushi roll.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This can provide significant advantages over today’s best mini-LED TVs, including higher brightness, less blooming (light bleed around bright images), and purer, more accurate colors.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Blanchett, meanwhile, continues her reign among the cadre of actresses who work with their stylists — in this case, Elizabeth Stewart — to craft a collection of press-run looks that extend beyond pure glamour in their talking points.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 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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Historical performance shows balanced portfolios—whether in percentage form or within the risk bucket construct—have recovered losses during recessions in adequate time.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Services embedded in supportive housing must be adequate to meet a wide range of service needs.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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There are other arguments for smaller capacity venues.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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In early December, Roberts returned to the place of his birth, traveling to the Japanese city of Naha on the small Pacific island of Okinawa to receive an official recognition from the municipality’s local government.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Few beauty tools offer as excellent lifting benefits as the best gua sha tools.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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