1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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2
as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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3
as in almost
very close to but not completely
he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
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Recent Examples of fairly
More Features on the Way Overall, Skylo delivers a functional, but fairly basic satellite messaging experience.
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PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Within 60 days of this school year, the union leaders must complete a training on Title VII, including how to fairly represent members without considering race.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, revisions — either upwards or downwards — of the number of people working in the country are normal and fairly common.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Within 60 days of this school year, the union leaders must complete a training on Title VII, including how to fairly represent members without considering race.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
On the contrary, revisions — either upwards or downwards — of the number of people working in the country are normal and fairly common.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
Adverb
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Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a pretty flat summer, albeit redeemed by what looks like an excellent deal for Harvey Elliott on deadline day.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The officers spoke with each worker, one by one, working to determine which were in the US legally, allowing some to leave and taking the rest into custody, moving them off-site and transporting them to the Folkston ICE Processing Center, officials said.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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This also led many to believe that Ciara legally changed young Future’s last name from Wilburn to Wilson.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Merging with Teck will almost certainly be the master stroke in removing it from any plans by BHP to return with a fresh offer for Anglo American.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apple has since confirmed that the functionality will come to almost all modern smartwatch models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Back then, Julian said the area was practically devoid of anything regarding the cultural arts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The building is practically an antique itself, rivaling the town of Belmont, which was established just 20 years before the mall.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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After graduating, Dudek spent nearly a decade working for tech companies that contracted with the federal government on modernization projects, before migrating to several jobs within federal agencies themselves.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The change affects more than 50 titles and nearly 240 individual books, many focused on puberty.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Southerners have long been known to have the gift of gab, and that discerning quality has resulted in a rather enthusiastic take on small talk.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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