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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
And the cedars, most of which were planted in the late 1880s, seemed fine.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Travis Kelce’s crowd-pleasing catch has come with a hefty fine!
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The law has technically been in effect since the start of 2024, but police will begin fining drivers in January.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
And while Beyoncé couldn’t will the Texans to victory, the Taylor Swift effect seems to serve the Chiefs just fine.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Soil Any average well-draining soil is fine because these plants are used to tough conditions and adapt well to a variety of soil types.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
And the cedars, most of which were planted in the late 1880s, seemed fine.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Violators could face fines or serve up to five years in prison.
—Victoria Knight, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Travis Kelce’s crowd-pleasing catch has come with a hefty fine!
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Bertuzzi was penalized, but not fined, for elbowing former Hawk Colin Blackwell in the head.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
The law has technically been in effect since the start of 2024, but police will begin fining drivers in January.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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In a year where Jake Sanderson has had to get reacquainted with Travis Hamonic and Artem Zub at different points, the Senators have managed just fine with the Chabot and Jensen ensemble.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
And while Beyoncé couldn’t will the Texans to victory, the Taylor Swift effect seems to serve the Chiefs just fine.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Around 20 million years ago, as wind and streams whittled away at the Rocky Mountains, the debris was dumped in the High Plains, a dusty bed of sand and gravel.Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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In one corner, dozens of dusty bottles sat behind beanbag chairs, while a miniature trampoline lay turned on its side.River Akira Davis, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Our favorite twist on the classic caramel corn recipe is to add espresso powder for a subtle coffee flavor.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cacio e pepe, with its Parmesan and black pepper, is more subtle.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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From pencil thin brows to cool-toned smokey eyes, all the cool girls are channeling that iconic vintage supermodel aesthetic.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Looking at total equivalent units shifted, which include streams and not just pure purchases, the Blackpink musician’s project moved 33,300 copies.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Detailing the extraordinary journey of double bassist Orin O'Brien, who was the first full-time female member of the New York Philharmonic, this short film captures the glorious world of rehearsals, music classes, tiny apartments, and pure music geekery.Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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While some might have considered the project too niche, Kyle’s intuition about the product’s appeal seems to have been accurate, with even the X Games getting a taste of the product earlier this year.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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The phased timeline aims to give manufacturers adequate time to identify and transition to alternative coloring agents.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Yet even among artists who have adequate estate planning with legal counsel, Schwartzman has noticed that the many other facets of estate stewardship are rarely breached during an artist’s lifetime.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Does this mean that community and small banks will struggle?Michael Abbott, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos created Blue Origin back in 2000, but has to date only launched the smaller suborbital New Shepard rockets from its facilities in West Texas.RICHARD TRIBOU ORLANDO SENTINEL (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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