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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
Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The finest high school wrestlers from Massachusetts took to the mats in Virginia for one final event of the 2025-26 season.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Previously, the first violation carried a $1,000 fine.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The board ended up fining every mayor who joined the program, Ed Koch and David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani and Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Ashleigh Stovall described the guilt of having a good day, the confusion of feeling fine, then feeling terrible about giving herself permission to experience anything but sadness.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The finest high school wrestlers from Massachusetts took to the mats in Virginia for one final event of the 2025-26 season.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
The state of Florida takes this infraction seriously, and fines can be imposed ranging from $100 to $500.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Previously, the first violation carried a $1,000 fine.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
He was ultimately cited for careless driving, was fined $164 and had four points added to his license, per Golf Digest.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
The board ended up fining every mayor who joined the program, Ed Koch and David Dinkins and Rudy Giuliani and Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Seems to us that white guys are doing just fine, especially in a league where minorities make up 70% of the players.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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It's typically utilized on things like hinges, locks, gears and machinery, in dusty environments where traditional lubricants would attract debris.—
Ben Coxworth
March 27,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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On this gravelly, dusty, single lane, Bob Markle applied a pursuit trick that wardens learn early.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Another camera, an eye tuned to the subtle strangeness of an otherwise ordinary day—someone or something, somewhere, must have caught a glimmer of the truth.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vice President Vance, who is considered an isolationist, expressed private skepticism ahead of the attacks, and his relative silence during the first weeks of the war was perceived as a subtle way of distancing himself from the conflict.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Notice in the chart below that the trade sees profits above $110, although those profits are capped at $130; that’s okay because that’s close to the prior highs, where the stock will likely encounter resistance.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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In other words, sure, SR-1 Freedom makes no sense for Skyfall, but that’s okay, because Skyfall wouldn’t exist without SR-1 Freedom.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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Their relationship starts as pure rivalry, shifts into a friends-with-benefits arrangement and eventually evolves into a full romantic relationship across the six-episode first season.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Honeywell is inching up, as people anticipate receiving shares of a pure-play aerospace company and an automation and security company.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hedrick also won a Fiesta Bowl, in 2014, and was hailed as one of the most accurate passers in the nation.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Suburban city leaders in DART have decried a lack of adequate service in their less dense municipalities and asked the agency for a better return on their sales tax investment.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Shimel and Ashley propose a layered approach where AI agents and third-party threat detection models will be necessary to place adequate guardrails on agents.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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