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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
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
The book fair began in Minneapolis and has grown into a multi-city celebration of books, creativity and community that brings together readers, writers and others in the literary community for a fresh take on the book fair experience.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
To be fair, the DCEU, the preceding web of films, had nearly half of its movies land rotten scores.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The 16-day event will feature food, games and other traditional fair elements, with military flyovers and patriotic pageantry rounding out the festivities.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
Noun
Many schools also offer career fairs and job shadowing opportunities.
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Matthew Simoneau,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Lauzon said artists have reported new customers showing up to their art fairs after discovering their work through the machine, and some have landed larger commissions as a result.
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Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Adverb
Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.
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Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
The book fair began in Minneapolis and has grown into a multi-city celebration of books, creativity and community that brings together readers, writers and others in the literary community for a fresh take on the book fair experience.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
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Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne.
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Hidmi worries that the algae could come back, given the favorable conditions posed by the sunny, shallow pool.
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Some areas of the city have experienced historical underinvestment and a lack of equitable economic opportunities.
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At the American Cancer Society, that means showing how science, advocacy and community translate into lives saved today and how donor support delivers equitable, real-world impact tomorrow.
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Nejat received legal support from the Association of Flight Attendants, which has been trying to organize Delta’s 28,000 flight attendants for decades.
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Located on the northeast coast near Willikies, this peaceful area offers wide stretches of pale sand, clear shallow water, and easy access to some of Antigua’s most beautiful coastline.
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Too much sunlight, normally only a problem in areas with extremely hot climates, may cause plants to bleach out and look pale, which may be mistaken for yellowing.
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The findings suggest that boron nitride nanotubes could serve as a promising platform for next-generation separation technologies.
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Unfortunately, 29-year-old’s promising career suffered a tragic end.
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Alcock’s golden blond hair was styled with a middle part and soft waves by stylist DJ Quintero.
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Think of it as the hair equivalent of no-make up makeup, and Emma Stone's caramel blonde lob is a prime example.
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There are still a few days of group stage games to go, but Bosnia-Herzegovina's four points and three goals today have given it decent odds.
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For Sacramento, that means another afternoon with temps briefly in the low to mid-90s before a decent Delta breeze kicks in.
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England's Anthony Gordon had a beautiful straight shot at Ghana's goal in the 57th minute, which landed straight in the arms of keeper Benjamin Asare.
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Mabinty was remembered as a beautiful soul whose kindness, love, and hardworking spirit touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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