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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
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The judge also sentenced him to five years of supervised release and imposed a $500,000 fine against him — the maximum fine allowable.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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 C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
In response to the San Bruno tragedy, the California Public Utilities Commission, which is investigating the latest explosion, began fining gas companies and utilities for violating state and federal gas safety rules.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The menu pairs thoughtfully made cocktails and local beer with a fine-dining approach that still feels laid-back.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
The judge also sentenced him to five years of supervised release and imposed a $500,000 fine against him — the maximum fine allowable.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 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
Not all of the Democrats participated in the quorum break, but those who did were fined $500 per day for each of the 14 days the House was unable to do business.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
In response to the San Bruno tragedy, the California Public Utilities Commission, which is investigating the latest explosion, began fining gas companies and utilities for violating state and federal gas safety rules.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
The restaurant operates as both a fine-dining destination and classroom, hosting visiting chefs-in-residence and placing students in real-world service under real expectations.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The menu pairs thoughtfully made cocktails and local beer with a fine-dining approach that still feels laid-back.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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The hotel’s contemporary concrete architecture acts as a bracing-yet-beautiful contrast to the dusty rock plateaus, while many of its minimalist guest rooms come with private plunge pools that look out to the horizon.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Windowsills get dusty really fast when dry air causes static electricity in your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ceiling And Wall Mounts Both cameras can be mounted on ceilings, a TV display, on walls or even within a wall for a more subtle presence while ensuring privacy with an automatic shutter that clearly indicates when the cameras are turned off.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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There are subtler blanks besides.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 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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The scientific establishment told us that thalidomide was okay.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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Technically, everything was okay, but there was no emotion in it.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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But from a pure wrestling standpoint, Styles-Nakamura.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Their expertise and pure joy for all the young talents growing and achieving through their guidance and support uplifts the enthusiastic energy of the teammates, their families and the entire ranch, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Industry partners say physically accurate simulation helps overcome the lack of diverse robotics data.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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Not only will McDaniel have an accurate, strong-throwing quarterback, but there are a few weapons to be optimistic about moving forward, including running backs Omarion Hampton and Kimani Vidal and receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Versions offered by government officials and the family’s attorney and neighbors offer contradictory versions of whether the parents were given adequate opportunity to leave the child with someone else.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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These stand out amid the otherwise adequate effects, which simply get the spurting, spewing job done.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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