Synonyms of fair
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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 blonde
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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as in beauty
the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses
a city of incomparable fairness, Venice has enchanted travelers for centuries
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as in neutrality
lack of favoritism toward one side or another
fairness was certainly uppermost in the elderly woman's mind as she made arrangements for dividing the family heirlooms among her many grandchildren
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Recent Examples of fair
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
This is a fair question, since treating hair loss is notoriously difficult.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
Tanya Mohn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Numerous official visits also took place during the fair, including that of Brigitte Macron accompanied by the Queen of Denmark.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Jobs time Hiring signage displayed at a job and resource fair hosted by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board in partnership with NCWorks in Hendersonville, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Mike Fox, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Supporters of such proposals call them common-sense measures to safeguard tax dollars, promote fairness and respond to public opinion.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 10 May 2025
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Adjective
Sunday, May 25, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Phelps Field Park, 701 E. 39th St., Minneapolis, the organization hosts the Justice for George main event, which features live performances, muralists, a vendor fair and other opportunities for community connection.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
This is a fair question, since treating hair loss is notoriously difficult.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
Noun
More Art Events There are plenty of art goings-on in New York City beyond the fairs.
—Tanya Mohn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Numerous official visits also took place during the fair, including that of Brigitte Macron accompanied by the Queen of Denmark.
—Sarah Kreps, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
And great news, the state fair shattered all previous attendance records!
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Jobs time Hiring signage displayed at a job and resource fair hosted by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board in partnership with NCWorks in Hendersonville, North Carolina, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.
—Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Surely Wilson knows his job is to ensure fundamental fairness, which includes ensuring that violent offenders are held accountable.
—Mike Fox, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Supporters of such proposals call them common-sense measures to safeguard tax dollars, promote fairness and respond to public opinion.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
Adjective
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By placing avocados on a warm, sunny windowsill or other area of your house, the warmth of the sun can speed up the ripening process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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What has stood out in April and May is persistence: The jet stream has remained wavy, bringing with it the normal ebb and flow of stormy low-pressure weather systems mixed with sunny high-pressure systems.—
Daniel Chavas,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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In the first few years, the unequal access to vaccines was one of the biggest challenges, with one study finding that up to half the COVID-19 deaths in many lower income countries could have been avoided with a more equitable supply of vaccines.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
21 May 2025
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However, experts agree this is one step closer to a more equitable and accessible approach to Alzheimer’s care.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
21 May 2025
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The result of this lack of effective legal representation can lead to unnecessary jail admissions or prison sentences, which then damage individuals, families and communities through incarceration and lost wages.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Potential resources include applying for free or discounted hospital services, legal advice and consumer counseling.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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The blue, silver, and lavender sparkly dress featured a corseted waist and sweetheart neckline—a silhouette and style straight from the Lauren Sánchez school of style—and delicate silver stilettos that flashed her pale pink pedicure.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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And then, to drive the dagger into Michaela even more, Simone walks down the stairs in a stunning pale blue dress that Michaela had made for her.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
22 May 2025
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The idea the experience sparks — a titillating rendezvous with the naked man at the bottom of her sake glass, Jane would never — is enough to kickstart her writing, at least to spit out some very promising pages.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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If anything, the research holds some promising takeaways for people.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
20 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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That's why the new savings account for children included in the One, Big, Beautiful Bill , with a one-time deposit of $1,000 from the federal government, is truly beautiful to the investment community.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The grounds are beautiful, the setting is tranquil, and the ceremonies held here every Memorial Day are filled with heartfelt patriotism.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 May 2025
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Trump offered to mediate the conflict and renewed his call for an unconditional ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Then, in Kyiv, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK and Poland demanded an unconditional ceasefire for a month, and published a picture of the five countries’ leaders on the phone to President Trump.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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