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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
John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Can you get fined for blocking a sidewalk?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Chef Patrick O’Connell and his team from the Michelin two-star Inn at Little Washington surprised gravely ill patient Ashley Brumbaugh with a full fine-dining experience inside her hospital room, complete with roses, fine china and a six-course menu.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 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
In fact, a community can be fined for putting snow into the river, and those penalties can reach up to $25,000 per day.
—John Shumway, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Can you get fined for blocking a sidewalk?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Seed-starting mix is a special form of soilless potting mix that is especially porous and fine-grained.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Chef Patrick O’Connell and his team from the Michelin two-star Inn at Little Washington surprised gravely ill patient Ashley Brumbaugh with a full fine-dining experience inside her hospital room, complete with roses, fine china and a six-course menu.
—Dawn Klavon, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 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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This includes subtle feedback that traditional simulators often miss.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Available in nine sizes, the rug's medallion pattern has subtle hints of blue, green, and pink throughout.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 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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Let’s not do fire making this time, okay?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Wispy bangs or curtain bangs are great for someone looking for a low-key fringe, whereas full, blunt bangs are better suited for someone who's okay with styling them daily.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 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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The key is to start where friction is highest, whether that’s customer responses, proposals, first-pass marketing copy or product listings, and introduce a simple review checklist that defines what must be accurate, what must never be claimed, and what requires human sign-off.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As more and more business teams incorporate LLMs into their daily workflows, responses generated must be accurate and reliable.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 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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Dealing with competition from smaller personal computers, IBM’s business model began turning to services and software instead.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Common tactics Supporters of both parties now regularly receive urgent fundraising emails designed to draw in small-dollar donations, a significant part of how political candidates and parties pay for campaign operations and political advertising blitzes.—
Joseph Morton,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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