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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 OK
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
Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Wade Barrett said fines would be coming.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Spain, the rental platform was fined $75 million in December for unlicensed tourist rentals, as pushback sees short-term rentals as driving up housing costs.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Unlike the rest of dinner service, though, the cheesecake turns out fine.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Small amounts of kitchen waste are fine.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Traditional mops move filthy water, conventional vacuums push fine dust back into the air and cleaning cloths need to be rinsed to maintain hygienic conditions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Fort Worth libraries are fine-free and no fines will be assessed for overdue books.
—Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
Wade Barrett said fines would be coming.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The charge does not carry jail time, but Stefanski could be fined up to $1,000.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Spain, the rental platform was fined $75 million in December for unlicensed tourist rentals, as pushback sees short-term rentals as driving up housing costs.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Some pitches played fine, but others felt spongy or jumpy and drew criticism from players.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Unlike the rest of dinner service, though, the cheesecake turns out fine.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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These findings suggest that strong, organized magnetic fields may have been common in the early universe, especially in dusty starburst galaxies like Arp 220's ancient counterparts.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These subtle changes allowed scientists to calculate the planet’s dimensions with unprecedented accuracy, refining measurements that had remained largely unchanged since the 1970s.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The 100 percent cotton jean features a true mid-rise, straight-leg silhouette with a subtle wedgie fit.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Once markets started moving lower, thin liquidity intensified such price movements, according to several analysts who provided input for this article.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Does that feel okay, is the salt too rough?—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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My mom, who lives a couple blocks away, and my friends were all okay.—
Erin Austen Abbott,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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Adam Lambert Standing on the smaller, rotating stage in the middle of the room, Lambert showcased how even with his irrepressible flair, his pure voice is the star.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Cocktail making at White Bar is almost a choreographed dance and a simple orange daiquiri feels like drinking a glass of pure bright sunshine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the past year, the company has added two new integrations to provide users with more accurate data from their Oura ring, as well as 14 new features addressing, among other things, pregnancy and cumulative stress.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Being very addicted to the male gaze and being this party queen with two children felt adequate.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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The income from that was adequate.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the geographical distance is small compared to the geopolitical canyon the Games hope to bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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