1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
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Recent Examples of fairly
The paintings in this exhibition were commissioned by regular folk, not kings or popes, enjoyed in fairly modest domestic settings.
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel’s offense is operating at a fairly efficient rate and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s defense has a front seven that’s capable of creating major havoc in the run and pass games.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
That makes the choices here fairly clear-cut, even as Davis, Jackson, Newton and Rowan have all authored standout July moments.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
But popularity doesn’t always make a reservation too difficult to score — most of these restaurants are fairly easy to get into without planning ahead too far.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
Coach Mike McDaniel’s offense is operating at a fairly efficient rate and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver’s defense has a front seven that’s capable of creating major havoc in the run and pass games.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
That makes the choices here fairly clear-cut, even as Davis, Jackson, Newton and Rowan have all authored standout July moments.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Aug. 2025
But popularity doesn’t always make a reservation too difficult to score — most of these restaurants are fairly easy to get into without planning ahead too far.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
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But even if that doesn't end up being realistic, this is still a pretty neat bit of physics.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Corn on the cob is pretty much required for a cookout, and eating is already going to get a bit messy when ribs are also on the menu.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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But Anthony does not need to be Barry Bonds (seven MVPs) or even Shohei Ohtani (three) to have this deal be a financial boon for a player who, just three months ago, could not legally buy a drink.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Military personnel are allowed to possess personal firearms that are legally registered, but there are restrictions on how they can be brought onto a base.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, Aug 7, the singer, who gave birth to a son almost two weeks after testifying in Combs' criminal trial in May, posted a video on her Instagram Stories about her postpartum journey.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But in 2023, when the tournament almost left Cincinnati for Charlotte, the future of the facility was under threat, prompting the city of Mason and Beemok to purchase and prep the campus for a long-overdue facelift.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ether has been trading within a relatively modest range recently, fluctuating between $3,300 and $3,800 in August following a big month where notable government developments helped boost regulatory clarity for the crypto space.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, using a relatively small 93 kWh battery does inevitably reduce the Evija’s range.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kivel’s narration remains droll and nonchalant, practically taunting the reader, as Evie’s circumstances become more and more absurd.—
Lora Kelley,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Below are a handful (of the countless) sets and design choices Scruton and crew had their hands in developing – all of which were guided by creator Tim Burton’s preferred choice to shoot things practically in-camera.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most of the utensils were pretty cheap, quite worn, and really should have been tossed a long time ago—including my black plastic spatula.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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The genre-bending rapper, who has long been revered for blending vulnerability and raw emotion into his music, is now offering an unflinching account of the mental health battles and drug addiction that nearly cost him his life—even at the height of his fame.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Originally, Evelyn would have been picked up nearly a mile away from her house on Lime Kiln Lane, a two-way road with no sidewalk surrounded by dense trees.—
Krista Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lest this story seem a mere nostalgia jaunt, think of it rather as an introduction.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Brawner was issued $85,000 and $50,000 fines, paying back $130,000. Of those funds, $117,000 served as restitution and went back to the food bank, or rather the new food bank, Feed Sumner.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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