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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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Established in 1999, the SFr30,000 (roughly $37,000) honor had been presented annually to two artists whose work appeared in the fair’s Statements section, devoted to emerging artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Kara Ford created the winning design for 2026 — a colorful quilt, covered with drawings representing different aspects of the fair.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 7 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.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
That marked a nearly 60% jump from the $1,454 HUD deemed a fair asking price for the same apartment in 2019.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Established in 1999, the SFr30,000 (roughly $37,000) honor had been presented annually to two artists whose work appeared in the fair’s Statements section, devoted to emerging artists.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Noun
There will also be a variety of cultural events, like the fair’s first Black and Brown Festival Showcase.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Kara Ford created the winning design for 2026 — a colorful quilt, covered with drawings representing different aspects of the fair.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2026
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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.
—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.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
Adjective
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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.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Hidmi worries that the algae could come back, given the favorable conditions posed by the sunny, shallow pool.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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The council advocates for the fair and equitable treatment of African American employees and residents of Sacramento.—
Kiara Adams,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Sunday also held the James Beard Impact Awards, which the foundation says honors those working to make the food industry more equitable, sustainable and economically viable.—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The proceeds will first go toward judgment enforcement and auction costs, along with court and legal fees, according to lawyer Nguyen Thi Huyen Trang, who has previously represented Lan.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The legal ban against withholding recess as punishment has generated friction in California.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The royal siblings coordinated with their mother, whose pale blue Catherine Walker ensemble echoed the soft blue tones in George and Louis' matching ties and the delicate light blue detailing woven throughout Charlotte's cream dress.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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In a well-hydrated person, urine should appear pale yellow.—
Lisa Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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One by one, an announcer began calling up the women whose play had marked the tournament - its top goal scorer, its most promising player.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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That is why some of the city’s most promising ideas involve encouraging investment while preserving character.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The interiors of all accommodations—minus the campsite—favor blonde wood and linens that feel wonderfully lived in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Angelina Jolie has been living in the blonde world for years now, subtly adjusting her shade from time to time and season to season.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 June 2026
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There is still a decent spread amongst model guidance, but a track farther north would result in a better chance of severe weather, while a track farther south would lead to more general rain showers and thunderstorms.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Accompaniment assigns first priority to those in greatest need and those most likely to be left out of dignified and decent treatment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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And being obese became beautiful and healthy and then COVID happened and that was another crazy moment for me.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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