1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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2
as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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3
as in almost
very close to but not completely
he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
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Recent Examples of fairly
Training my virtual robot to become my confidant was fairly simple.
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The five treatment rooms are fairly white and simple, but gratefully nice and quiet (which isn’t always guaranteed in NYC spas).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Such allowances of single drivers in carpool lanes are fairly rare in Southern California, but more common in Northern California.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
This made Goldstine fairly swoon.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The five treatment rooms are fairly white and simple, but gratefully nice and quiet (which isn’t always guaranteed in NYC spas).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Such allowances of single drivers in carpool lanes are fairly rare in Southern California, but more common in Northern California.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
This made Goldstine fairly swoon.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
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So again, a pretty serious album there.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty great to know that your school has produced some pretty cool athletes like that.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Min said the clause protects officers from guilt-by-association when legally obligated to assist federal operations.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have determined that the police shooting of a man in South San Francisco in December was legally justifiable and no charges will be filed against the involved officers.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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But his days in the City of Brotherly Love are almost certainly numbered.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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That made the length of some of Puth’s selections Wednesday seem almost subversive at times.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the results of NASA’s toilet investigation, future changes to the design could include adding a heater or adjusting the flow of air or water in the venting lines—relatively minor tweaks in the grand scheme of things.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, the day did not go quite according to plan for Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean, and that was all thanks to an unfortunate run-in — in the most literal sense imaginable — with a bird.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 29, 2026 Tension shows up today when timing, tone, or expectations don’t quite match.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Austin Barber, who started 47 games at tackle for the Gators, nearly had to wait until Saturday.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia scored on seven consecutive late-game possessions, nearly all of them on plays at or near the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who’d rather not stomach as much volatility, a metal-specific ETF or broader precious metals fund may be the smarter starting point.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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