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
On the whole, though, authorities by this point had gained a fairly comprehensive picture of the Manchester saga.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Compile enough good players who are compensated fairly, and the financial situation eventually becomes untenable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Ropes, military tarpaulins printed in English, carabiners, textile parts, and chest straps were also found, but are in fairly poor condition, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The premise of Love Is Blind is fairly simple.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2025
Compile enough good players who are compensated fairly, and the financial situation eventually becomes untenable.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Ropes, military tarpaulins printed in English, carabiners, textile parts, and chest straps were also found, but are in fairly poor condition, experts said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The premise of Love Is Blind is fairly simple.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
Adverb
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The matches are pretty violent, with nasty punches to the face and vicious knees to the head.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyone was pretty nervous, and there were a lot of things to care for and think about, but as time went by during the tour, everyone felt more at ease, and everyone seemed more relaxed.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the case of Cardi B, whose net worth is reportedly close to $100 million, being legally separated from her husband qualifies her as a single mother, although her economics put her in another category apart from both single- and dual-parent families.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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There is, however, a region in its atmosphere at an altitude of over 31 miles (50 kilometers), where the temperature and pressure are almost Earth-like.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The heartwarming footage quickly went viral earning over 1 million views and almost 19,500 likes since it was posted on September 27.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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After Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda dissipated in the Atlantic, forecasters are watching the tropics for any sign of a storm stirring up that might impact the United States, but things are relatively quiet at the moment.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and relatively inexpensive—expect to pay between 6 and 9 pounds sterling for a sandwich—and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating available.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Musk became practically a full-time litigant.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Kistore Cropped Cardigan A cropped cardigan is such a space-saver in your carry-on, and this navy version goes with practically anything.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The audience for wax museums is melting away in the digital age, when posing with a static dummy has come to feel rather quaint.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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