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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
we prayed for fair weather during our vacation at the beach
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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a commanding officer who enjoyed the respect of his soldiers because his decisions were always fair
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a hockey player who is respected for his fair play
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
as long as the team keeps playing as hard as they can, they have a fair chance of winning—no matter what the scoreboard says
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the abundance of people with fair hair in Scandinavia
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
for what they charged us, the painters should have done better than a fair job of painting the house
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally considered the fairest girl in town, she had no lack of boyfriends
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
it would take a fair miracle for that project to be finished on time
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
most thought his dismissal was fair since he had been given many chances to clean up his act
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
a handwritten thank-you letter requires nothing less than a sheet of fair white paper
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
we expect everyone on this basketball court to play fair
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as in almost
chiefly British
very close to but not completely
it fair takes your breath away when you find out what properties in London are going for
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Recent Examples of fair
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Participants repeatedly emphasized that difficult trade-offs are acceptable when they are explained clearly, implemented transparently and viewed as fair.
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Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.
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Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Adjective
The woman was shot in the leg and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in fair condition, police said.
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Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Participants repeatedly emphasized that difficult trade-offs are acceptable when they are explained clearly, implemented transparently and viewed as fair.
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Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Noun
Many schools also offer career fairs and job shadowing opportunities.
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Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
So far, the other artists advertised as headlining concerts during the June 25-July 10 fair on the Mall have not spoken up about their involvement.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.
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Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come.
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But history shows that technology alone does not deliver equitable outcomes.
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As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Nejat received legal support from the Association of Flight Attendants, which has been trying to organize Delta’s 28,000 flight attendants for decades.
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That’s also when a Seattle gastroenterologist named Walter Voegtlin published a pale volume with a drawing of a loincloth-wearing hominid on the cover.
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Bartlett’s character is like a rock slab, a vestige of an ancient religion, brought to life in overlapping strips of muslin, linen, and leather in shades of dove, cream, gray, and pale blue, with his hood pulled tight around his face and his hands wrapped in mittens.
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Yimvert Berroteran, a promising young talent, was among the hundreds of people who died, the Venezuelan national team and the Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) said Friday.
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The most promising thing about Japan’s approach, ahead of their meeting with Brazil, is that the Selecao’s clear position of weakness is at full-back.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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Allie is approximately 5-foot-2 and 85 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, police said.
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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