Synonyms of fine
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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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2
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 okay
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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9
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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Lee's distinguished career includes his indelible performances as Dracula for Hammer Film Productions, and even with his illustrious list of acting credits, Lee considered Lord Summerisle one of his finest roles.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Whatever the state gathers—whether the innocuous, the personal, or the intensely political—could in turn be used for arrests, detentions, fines, disappearances, and much worse.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The Polish club were fined €100,000 (£87,000; $117,000) and had its fans banned from travelling to the next five European away games.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Breathless cellphone ads might suggest that every American consumer rushes out to grab a brand-new smartphone every year, even if the old one worked just fine.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Shred half of your Parmesan cheese using the fine side (with smaller holes) of a box grater, then shred the other half using the coarse side (with larger holes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Lee's distinguished career includes his indelible performances as Dracula for Hammer Film Productions, and even with his illustrious list of acting credits, Lee considered Lord Summerisle one of his finest roles.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration later cited American Sporting Supplies for more than two dozen legal and safety violations for a total fine of $98,200.
—Kelly Puente, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
Whatever the state gathers—whether the innocuous, the personal, or the intensely political—could in turn be used for arrests, detentions, fines, disappearances, and much worse.
—Justin Sherman, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
The former screen siren was fined nearly $25,000 in 2008 after being convicted of provoking discrimination and racial hatred for writing that Muslims are destroying her country.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
The Polish club were fined €100,000 (£87,000; $117,000) and had its fans banned from travelling to the next five European away games.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
That evening, a gala dinner will take place in Caruso’s Wagner Gardens, beginning with aperitivo and ending with a fine-dining extravaganza.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Breathless cellphone ads might suggest that every American consumer rushes out to grab a brand-new smartphone every year, even if the old one worked just fine.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Just past the cattle-ranching town of Bridgeport in northern California, near the border of Nevada, this deserted mining community is frozen in time along its dusty desert road.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
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The fan grates in the walk-in cooler were dusty, and the walk-in freezer evaporator lacked part covers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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While accent walls can still highlight a feature or add subtle drama, McKenzie encourages rethinking the concept altogether.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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These hallways are so dark that my eyes had to adjust to make out the rust-red carpet and the subtle room numbers on the floors.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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France’s government survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Thursday by a thin margin, giving the country a brief respite from intense political turmoil before what is expected to be another brutal battle over its budget.—
Aurelien Breeden,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Kinahans seemed to be acting out of pure rage.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Always test the paint on a pure white backdrop so underlying colors don’t distort the white shade.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Many experts donated years of their time and decades of expertise to help me make these depictions as rich and accurate as possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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These projections have been fairly accurate over the past decade, with sportsbooks predicting the East’s total number of regular season wins within single digits six times.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Still, this is hardly ideal for a defensive line that’s been only adequate outside of defensive end Boubacar Traore.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The longer-term consequences on a generation of struggling children taught without adequate support — or via hybrid education — are also not yet clear, says Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.—
Eli Cahan,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Viruses, as well as small bits of vegetation and invasive zebra mussel larvae, can hide in the plumbing of your rig.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kahn is optimistic that Coach’s focus on a smaller number of affordable, yet consistent products puts it in a better place to manage cost and price increases than its competitors.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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