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: in a handsome manner
a table fairly set
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3
: so to speak : nearly, practically
fairly bursting with pride
4
a
: in a proper or legal manner
fairly priced stocks
b
: without bias or distortion : impartially
a story told fairly and objectively
5
: to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly
had fairly caught sight of him
6
: rather sense 5, moderately
a fairly easy job
Synonyms
Examples of fairly in a Sentence
It's a fairly common disease.
I told the story as fairly as possible.
He reports fairly on the issues.
He beat me fairly and squarely.
Recent Examples on the Web
Caregivers will appreciate that the various songs are fairly short.
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Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
Cost: By comparison to U.S. sunscreen brands, Korean options are fairly affordable.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
To be fair, try to think back one year ago when there was a fairly strong consensus among forecasters that 2023 would see a recession – locally, statewide and nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
While some bunks may be fairly bare-bones and simply have a light for reading, a small storage space, and air vents for a touch of climate control, others might have amenities like an in-flight entertainment system.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Under New York law, misdemeanor assault is fairly simple: It is defined as intentionally striking another person, causing injury.
—Chelsia Rose Marcius, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
But the decline is fairly small and a far cry from the collapse of youth support that some other polls have indicated.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Despite the sometimes fierce conditions, the strategy to keep roads clear is fairly straightforward.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The cloud provider powering these AI systems is not currently known, though a fairly advanced computing infrastructure is likely required.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024
Cost: By comparison to U.S. sunscreen brands, Korean options are fairly affordable.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
To be fair, try to think back one year ago when there was a fairly strong consensus among forecasters that 2023 would see a recession – locally, statewide and nationally.
—Jonathan Lansner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
While some bunks may be fairly bare-bones and simply have a light for reading, a small storage space, and air vents for a touch of climate control, others might have amenities like an in-flight entertainment system.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Under New York law, misdemeanor assault is fairly simple: It is defined as intentionally striking another person, causing injury.
—Chelsia Rose Marcius, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
But the decline is fairly small and a far cry from the collapse of youth support that some other polls have indicated.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Despite the sometimes fierce conditions, the strategy to keep roads clear is fairly straightforward.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2024
The cloud provider powering these AI systems is not currently known, though a fairly advanced computing infrastructure is likely required.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fairly. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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