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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
we prayed for fair weather during our vacation at the beach
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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a commanding officer who enjoyed the respect of his soldiers because his decisions were always fair
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a hockey player who is respected for his fair play
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
as long as the team keeps playing as hard as they can, they have a fair chance of winning—no matter what the scoreboard says
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the abundance of people with fair hair in Scandinavia
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
for what they charged us, the painters should have done better than a fair job of painting the house
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally considered the fairest girl in town, she had no lack of boyfriends
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
it would take a fair miracle for that project to be finished on time
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
most thought his dismissal was fair since he had been given many chances to clean up his act
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
a handwritten thank-you letter requires nothing less than a sheet of fair white paper
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
we expect everyone on this basketball court to play fair
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as in almost
chiefly British
very close to but not completely
it fair takes your breath away when you find out what properties in London are going for
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Recent Examples of fair
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
To be fair, this doesn’t feel or present like a typical jukebox musical.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
At Bharat Tex, India’s largest sourcing fair held in February, the Indian government reaffirmed its intention to make textile recycling a focus area and to help turn plans into reality.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
As tip screens continue spreading to self-serve and counter-service restaurants, the gap between what businesses ask and what consumers think is fair is only widening — and this debate is far from settled.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
To be fair, this doesn’t feel or present like a typical jukebox musical.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Only in its third year, the fair has already more than doubled its exhibitors list since its first edition, leaping from 30 to upwards of 70.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
At Bharat Tex, India’s largest sourcing fair held in February, the Indian government reaffirmed its intention to make textile recycling a focus area and to help turn plans into reality.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
Adjective
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The primary bedroom is done up in a punchy mauve, while the others come in muted chartreuse, soft eggshell blue, and sunny yellow.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will start heating up in Boise on Monday, March 16, which will be partly sunny with a high near 65 and an overnight low around 43.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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The award recognizes those who support the foundation’s mission to allow students to develop to their full potential as artists, scholars, and citizens, and to provide equitable access to arts education at the Boston Arts Academy.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Asking contract cities to absorb excessive increases to shore up County budget shortfalls is neither equitable nor sustainable.—
Rajiv Bhateja,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Glassman said the family’s legal team is looking into whether Khimberly was properly examined during her initial hospitalization.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The legal case seeks a court order prohibiting Grammarly from using these people’s names and identities without consent.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For your own pale pink feathery moment, try this Midi slip dress from Anthropologie ($90).—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The neutral tones of her makeup paired perfectly with her pale, champagne gown, and her oodles of diamonds feel completed by her jewelry-like nail art.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Helen is said to have sacrificed a promising acting career to star in her husband’s films and raise their kids, adding an interesting wrinkle to Ula’s dilemma about breaking the news of her next gig to her parents.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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The most promising should be the white-collar grouping of professional and business services employment, which has been showing signs of improvement after three years of job shedding.—
Conor Sen,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the launch of Revolve Los Angeles on Tuesday night, Hadid opted for sideswept bangs courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Jacob Schwartz, who’s also responsible for her deep golden blonde color.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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The comb headband was placed near her hairline and gently pushed back, with the rest of her blonde hair worn loose and brushed over her shoulder to show off her Miu Miu outfit.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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While beautiful at first, once all of the Instagram pictures were taken, the open-air space started to get old for me.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Buchanan also loved meeting the big-name architects the group brought to Dallas — who in turn seemed to naturally gravitate to the down-to-earth Dallasite with the warm demeanor and beautiful smile.—
Trevor Bach,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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