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: in a handsome manner
a table fairly set
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: so to speak : nearly, practically
fairly bursting with pride
4
a
: in a proper or legal manner
fairly priced stocks
b
: without bias or distortion : impartially
a story told fairly and objectively
5
: to a full degree or extent : plainly, distinctly
had fairly caught sight of him
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: rather sense 5, moderately
a fairly easy job
Synonyms
Examples of fairly in a Sentence
It's a fairly common disease.
I told the story as fairly as possible.
He reports fairly on the issues.
He beat me fairly and squarely.
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Christy Vincent came out as gay fairly late in life, at the age of 39.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Such gags, though fairly par for the course in contemporary animation (even within the Disney company, which has started leaning into skewering its own brand, peaking with a princess-centric gag in Ralph Breaks the Internet), were a hit with fans and critics at the time.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
The 165 rooms are fairly minimal in style, but they’re all brightened by prints and lithographs that reinforce the property’s artsy bonafides.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Over the years, Duff has been fairly open with her life as a mom.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
When their audio does get transcribed into text, will the AI tool be fairly examining them?
—Abc News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind The battery life is fairly short compared to other picks.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
American Pilots’ Association executive director Clay Diamond previously told USA TODAY that power outages are fairly common on cargo ships.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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Through tonight: Rain-free times continue with partly cloudy skies overnight and fairly calm winds.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Such gags, though fairly par for the course in contemporary animation (even within the Disney company, which has started leaning into skewering its own brand, peaking with a princess-centric gag in Ralph Breaks the Internet), were a hit with fans and critics at the time.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
The 165 rooms are fairly minimal in style, but they’re all brightened by prints and lithographs that reinforce the property’s artsy bonafides.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Over the years, Duff has been fairly open with her life as a mom.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
When their audio does get transcribed into text, will the AI tool be fairly examining them?
—Abc News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Keep in Mind The battery life is fairly short compared to other picks.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
American Pilots’ Association executive director Clay Diamond previously told USA TODAY that power outages are fairly common on cargo ships.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
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Through tonight: Rain-free times continue with partly cloudy skies overnight and fairly calm winds.
—A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
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fairly
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fair·ly
ˈfa(ə)r-lē 
ˈfe(ə)r-
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