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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
Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Clocking in More than 75 employers were taking resumes and talking to prospective new hires at a career fair in Lake Forest, CA on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Themed around a traditional Spanish fair, players will encounter Tormentosa’s less deadly inhabitants, and receive access to upgrades, minigames and more.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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
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Adjective
The state has already given appraisals for the homes to each owner, offering fair-market value.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Clocking in More than 75 employers were taking resumes and talking to prospective new hires at a career fair in Lake Forest, CA on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Reyes said that free admission to the fair is a way to make art more accessible.
—Megan Fitzgerald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
Themed around a traditional Spanish fair, players will encounter Tormentosa’s less deadly inhabitants, and receive access to upgrades, minigames and more.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
Adverb
By comparison, the last edition of Baselworld in 2019 (then the world’s largest watch fair) had roughly 130 to 150 watch brands exhibiting.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
Adjective
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Make sure to position them in sunny, south-facing windows that offer 6 to 8 hours of bright sunlight daily.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures the rest of the week will remain above normal with mostly cloudy mornings but sunny afternoons.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Leo’s homily called for peace and equitable redistribution of resources, signaling his pontificate can now advance his own agenda after months consumed by the celebration.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to Instagram posts from Brown's consulting company, Roundtree's priorities include equitable economic development, parks, investing in youth, and a justice system focused on prevention and rehabilitation.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Through amendments, the board ultimately restored minimal funding for eviction legal support, farmers' market FoodShare matching and support for families with children with disabilities or developmental delays.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Early in 2025, the production allegedly hit a legal roadblock due to a clause in a settlement made with one of Jackson's former accusers, Jordan Chandler.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Egg yolks can range in color from pale yellow to deep orange.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Think pale hues with a sober gray tint or tranquil neutrals.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His blonde-colored mane rested on the hood of his black sweatshirt while his black skates with fat red laces dangled in the air.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Viewers watched as Chase’s character struggled to keep his eyes on the road when the blonde bombshell beside him sped past in her sports car.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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To be sure, that was a decent salary back then, and would be equivalent to roughly $114,000 today.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Tigers earned a commitment from former Mississippi State offensive lineman Luke Work, who has decent experience at every position along the offensive line except center.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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