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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
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
After hours in executive session, the committee voted 6-5 to authorize the fines.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Lavery also fined Roberts $1,000 and ordered him not drink alcohol, enter a bar or liquor store, nor hunt or fish while on probation.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell has found his way with the bat, hitting 57 home runs over the previous two seasons, and his three home-run-robbing catches Saturday show that his defense is doing just fine as well.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Her independent fine jewelry line includes engagement rings, wedding bands, and one-of-a-kind stunners.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
After hours in executive session, the committee voted 6-5 to authorize the fines.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Once in 2018, he was fined a whopping $600,000 for comments about tanking during a podcast with Hall of Famer Julius Erving.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Lavery also fined Roberts $1,000 and ordered him not drink alcohol, enter a bar or liquor store, nor hunt or fish while on probation.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell has found his way with the bat, hitting 57 home runs over the previous two seasons, and his three home-run-robbing catches Saturday show that his defense is doing just fine as well.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
Adjective
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Robert Pattinson jumped on the dusty-pink trend, strapping on a Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre Chronograph Moon with a copper-colored dial for the New York premiere of The Drama.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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Across the river in Mexico, men hawk rides in their dusty pick-ups, on horseback or by donkey, to take tourists three-quarters of a mile up a dirt road.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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One search can yield a long list of options, each with its own rules, conditions, and subtle differences that are easy to miss at first glance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, higher commodity and energy prices stemming from the conflict have started feeding into Chinese manufacturers' input costs, threatening to weigh on firms' already thin margins.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Our strictly historical sources for Paul are thin.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the sun went down, things were quiet and okay.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Becka asks if the life of a Wife is too much to bear, but Penny seems okay.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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My reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm, and not ill-intended.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Several viable sites were dismissed prematurely or without adequate analysis.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Prolonged blackouts have draped the island and hospitals struggle with providing adequate care.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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