Synonyms of fine
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as in subtle
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as in thin
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as in okay
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as in pure
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as in accurate
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as in adequate
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as in small
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as in excellent
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as in elegant
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as in sensitive
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as in handsome
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as in penalty
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as in smallness
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as in accuracy
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as in exquisiteness
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as in to impose
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as in to filter
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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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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror
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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the fineness of the cat's bones
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art
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Recent Examples of fine
Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In February, the hair-care brand bottled that intoxicating signature scent in its first-ever fine fragrance, Moroccanoil L’Originale Eau de Parfum.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most serious charges facing some of the suspects carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison and a $200,000 fine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
David Geier was fined by Maryland regulators for practicing medicine without a license, including for prescribing the drug Lupron to autistic children.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
For some people, the issue was with conference meetings, but messages and voice calls worked fine.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Breaking the rules about residential cannabis cultivation can result in a fine or prison sentence.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
In February, the hair-care brand bottled that intoxicating signature scent in its first-ever fine fragrance, Moroccanoil L’Originale Eau de Parfum.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
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The language put Sainz at risk of action from the FIA under its misconduct guidelines, which have a range of potential sanctions for repeat offences including fines, points deductions and race bans.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most serious charges facing some of the suspects carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison and a $200,000 fine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Businesses found to be intentionally circumventing the statute could be fined up to $15,000 per day per violation, Lucas said.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
David Geier was fined by Maryland regulators for practicing medicine without a license, including for prescribing the drug Lupron to autistic children.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adverb
These can work fine for some, but can cause bloating or digestive discomfort for others.
—Morgan Pearson, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
For some people, the issue was with conference meetings, but messages and voice calls worked fine.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Down a dusty street in Jereif West, Fatima Bahlawi, 20 months old, lay wailing in her mother’s arms, waving limbs that were thin as sticks.—
Declan Walsh,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Seen from there, the sandstone pylons of Luxor’s temple rose to an open sky, eternally patient in the dusty, pearlescent light.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here, the power lies in subtle luxury—heritage made tangible.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Between a mixture of players moving on, injuries and lack of experience, the wide receiver room is looking thin heading into 2025.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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Booker seems like the top pure guard in this year's draft class, making his overall positional value lower.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kiper calls him the best pure guard in the draft, a road-grader in the run game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Retailers often struggle with data silos, inconsistent quality, and integration issues, Sheridan says, which complicate accurate analysis in addition to concerns around consumer privacy.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But as the mental health conditions among youth have become increasingly severe following the COVID-19 pandemic, more families are turning to desperate measures to find adequate care for their children.—
Michaela Ramm,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Although emergency departments might have adequate staff at off times, other hospital resources might be limited at night and on weekends, which could be a problem in these emergencies, Johns said.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Though the alpha-hydroxy acid is an all-star of an active, its rewards aren’t without some small risks—mainly, irritation and sensitivity if used incorrectly.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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