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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 blonde
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
Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Research shows that parents balance this transition most effectively not through surveillance but through showing genuine interest in their children’s lives, setting fair boundaries and staying connected.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The new fair will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Meghan Markle attends the Terrance Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary, in England, on December 1, 2017.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Publicly standing for independent union registration and championing fair application of the law would send a clear message that freedom of association in sourcing destinations such as Cambodia is non-negotiable.
—Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Research shows that parents balance this transition most effectively not through surveillance but through showing genuine interest in their children’s lives, setting fair boundaries and staying connected.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
The new fair will be held at Manarat Al Saadiyat in the Saadiyat Cultural District.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
The annual watch industry fair announced Tuesday the arrival of Audemars Piguet among the exhibitors in the 2026 edition, scheduled for April 14 to 20 in Geneva.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Meghan Markle attends the Terrance Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary, in England, on December 1, 2017.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
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Men who worked in agriculture and forestry often retreated to the cities and towns of sunny southern California for the winter.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Oct. 2025
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Skies are expected to remain sunny Thursday heading into the weekend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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To advocate for and support policies that ensure a healthy, safe, equitable and respectful learning environment, as well as a sense of belonging for each student in our school community.—
Pioneer Press elections team,
Twin Cities,
16 Oct. 2025
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Ensure equitable pay at the moment decisions are made.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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These exemptions generally cover urgent humanitarian or legal circumstances.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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So far, European countries have used the profits generated by such assets to financially aid Kyiv, but some countries have been concerned about further measures due to potential financial and legal issues.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ratty pale jeans, band T-shirt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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Still, the Ottoman-style architecture and the pale pink of a nearby Orthodox church distinguish ski towns and resorts like Brezovica and Jahorina.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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More promising still is Dell’s use of Salesforce’s AI agents to automate parts of its supply chain, including onboarding new suppliers, which has cut its average onboarding time from months to days.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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While the New York Giants haven't played well over the past few years, there have been some promising signs over the past few weeks.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Newcastle’s Under-18s are third in their league which, on the face of it, looks decent, but winning is not everything.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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There's some decent rain chances the rest of the week, so keep an umbrella handy.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The result is a pie with a beautiful, super creamy texture that’s not too sweet, and allows for the flavor of the sweet potatoes to shine through.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kirbi, that rasp is so beautiful at the top of your register.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Oct. 2025
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In a heartfelt tribute shared on Instagram, the princess thanked her mom for her unconditional support.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Your love for the city, your team, and its players is unconditional.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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