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
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Fonfara has retained lawyer and political insider R. Bartley Halloran to fight the fine and notification of violation by PURA.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Consequently, [t]he editors and authors of these publications, including future founders of the Free Speech League, were occasionally fined and imprisoned after court proceedings.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 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
The criminal infringement of a copyright charge brought against Strange carries a maximum of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Fonfara has retained lawyer and political insider R. Bartley Halloran to fight the fine and notification of violation by PURA.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Ethics Commission ultimately decided not to fine Johnson.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Consequently, [t]he editors and authors of these publications, including future founders of the Free Speech League, were occasionally fined and imprisoned after court proceedings.
—Sarah Prager, JSTOR Daily, 12 Mar. 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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The Pre Wash Scalp Oil is also infused with amber, cashmere musk, lemon and mandarin leaving a subtle fragrance that’s equal parts cozy and sparkling.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Look closely, and like Castillo’s U.S. passport, the CARICOM passport holds subtle clues.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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About a month after your peach tree blooms, thin out fruit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Mar. 2025
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Staying hydrated helps thin mucus and clear congestion.6 Adults should aim to drink between 9 and 13 cups of fluids daily.—
Rachael Zimlich, BSN, RN,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The heartbreak is immense, but as Ellie so perfectly pointed out, the Winnie-Bubba reunion had to be pure magic.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Tips for Pap Smear Preparation on Your Period Cervical cancer screening, like any lab test, is not always 100% accurate, and certain factors can affect accuracy and comfort during the exam.—
Khadeja Haye,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Disaster-prone California has regulations that try to help ensure replacement values are accurate.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 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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The Liberals' smallest lead was in a poll conducted by Innovative Research among 1,548 Canadian citizens, which showed the party with a lead of just 2 points, on 36 percent to the Conservatives' 34 percent—a lead within the poll's 3 percent margin of error.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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That is just an example of a show that should be restricted to a certain district, because there's only a very small group of audiences that are interested in that show and its worldview and its content.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Kosta Browne makes excellent Pinot Noir wines but their Chardonnay wines have come a long way with an intense sense of minerality, freshness and overall elegance.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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