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
Training my virtual robot to become my confidant was fairly simple.
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The five treatment rooms are fairly white and simple, but gratefully nice and quiet (which isn’t always guaranteed in NYC spas).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Such allowances of single drivers in carpool lanes are fairly rare in Southern California, but more common in Northern California.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
This made Goldstine fairly swoon.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The five treatment rooms are fairly white and simple, but gratefully nice and quiet (which isn’t always guaranteed in NYC spas).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Such allowances of single drivers in carpool lanes are fairly rare in Southern California, but more common in Northern California.
—Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
This made Goldstine fairly swoon.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
Adverb
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But neutral, white-box viewing spaces (with even, predictable lighting) can be found elsewhere on LACMA’s campus and pretty much anywhere art is shown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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My year is pretty padded out with a bunch of appearances and shows and tours.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Min said the clause protects officers from guilt-by-association when legally obligated to assist federal operations.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors have determined that the police shooting of a man in South San Francisco in December was legally justifiable and no charges will be filed against the involved officers.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But his days in the City of Brotherly Love are almost certainly numbered.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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That made the length of some of Puth’s selections Wednesday seem almost subversive at times.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Some muskie anglers are speaking out strongly against FFS because those treasured and relatively rare fish are being caught at rates unheard of until the advent of this new technology.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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Depending on the results of NASA’s toilet investigation, future changes to the design could include adding a heater or adjusting the flow of air or water in the venting lines—relatively minor tweaks in the grand scheme of things.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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For instance, the researchers showed that the result from the study holds for more complex, infinite-dimensional systems, such as those used in quantum optics, confirming that the free energy limit is not just theoretical but practically reachable.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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These flavors are practically tropical, and you will be transported to the beach at first bite.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Meanwhile, Austin Barber, who started 47 games at tackle for the Gators, nearly had to wait until Saturday.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia scored on seven consecutive late-game possessions, nearly all of them on plays at or near the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Wildlife here is so prolific that guests aren’t permitted to walk about; rather they’re ferried about by safari vehicle, passing honking hippos, giant basking Nile crocodiles and huge numbers of butterflies and birds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who’d rather not stomach as much volatility, a metal-specific ETF or broader precious metals fund may be the smarter starting point.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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