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
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Deeper skin tones will dig the peachy Petal, while fairer complexions might lean toward the kinda-beige Biscuit.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Natalia Cano, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
Country icons, ‘90s alternative bands and a chart-topping rap star from the late 2000s will all be in attendance over the fair’s 10 days.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Art Miami tickets get you into CONTEXT Art Miami, its sister fair focused on emerging and mid-career artists.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Ed Newton-Rex, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Ran 102 feet and slid to make the catch at the dirt cutout just inside fair territory.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2025
Deeper skin tones will dig the peachy Petal, while fairer complexions might lean toward the kinda-beige Biscuit.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
The new rule applies to fairs and mass events, with penalties of up to six months in jail for violations.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 13 Apr. 2025
Country icons, ‘90s alternative bands and a chart-topping rap star from the late 2000s will all be in attendance over the fair’s 10 days.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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
Art Miami tickets get you into CONTEXT Art Miami, its sister fair focused on emerging and mid-career artists.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
But there are worrying signs the government may ignore these calls for fairness.
—Ed Newton-Rex, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
Adjective
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Just like the name suggests, this moisture-wicking dress was designed to keep you cool on sunny, blisteringly hot days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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Your skin is exposed to UV rays both on cold, cloudy days and sunny ones.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Gender equity creates greater economies, improved communities and a more equitable world.—
Shikha Bajaj,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Again this year, Albany’s policymakers are choosing to ignore the constitutional promise of adequate and equitable school funding.—
Michael A. Rebell,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Kemsley, citing irreconcilable differences, is also requesting that her ex pay her legal fees.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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According to Katelyn Burns of MSNBC, the author donated £70,000 to For Women Scotland, a campaign group which brought legal challenges arguing that trans women should not be considered women.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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All four universal shades—Life of the Party, a pale peach; Class Act, a warm berry; Fashionably Late, a rosy taupe; and Chief of Everything, a poppy red—have a gentle white tea scent.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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For her ceremony in N.Y.C., the actress opted for pale green in the form of a flowing Carolina Herrera gown (which coordinated with wife Christine Marinoni's tie) and got her fix of bridal white with a bouquet of peonies.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Accountant is hoping for at a second-place finish with a promising $23 million-$25 million after scoring strong reviews and exit scores, including an A- CinemaScore.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2025
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This strategy is already showing a promising outcome.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Thus far, Wall Street has had a decent start to the first-quarter earnings season.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The former Washington Husky has had a decent start to his 2025 season.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, this place of refuge was a safe haven for those who broke the kapu or sacred laws, transgressions punishable by death in old Hawaii.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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