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as in dusty
consisting of very small particles
the fine sand found on the island's beaches
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the fine distinction between bravery and recklessness
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as in thin
being of less than usual width
use a fine line for the outline of the facial features you intend to carve into the pumpkin
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as in OK
being to one's liking
that arrangement is fine with me
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as in pure
free from added matter
that silver is .9600 fine
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as in accurate
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
making the final fine adjustments on the car's GPS
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the wine steward declared that the complaint of corkiness was unjustified and that the wine was fine
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as in small
of a size that is less than average
read the fine print
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a fine performance of a classic ballet
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as in elegant
having qualities that appeal to a refined taste
savored every morsel of the restaurant's fine cuisine
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as in sensitive
able to sense slight impressions or differences
hearing so fine that it can seemingly hear the tiniest twig snap
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as in handsome
having or showing elegance
a fine old structure in the city's historic district
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as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
a $50 fine for speeding
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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the police will fine you for driving with one headlight out
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as in to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
the use of egg shells to fine wine
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as in good
in a satisfactory way
you did just fine on the stress test
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Recent Examples of fine
Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
On the whole, the economy during this period was in fine fettle.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Larry Seward, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Congrats are in order to executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas on a stealthy tank job that won’t lead to any NBA fines, all for incrementally better odds at a higher draft pick.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
He was fined $20,000 and suspended from the platform for two years.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Everything worked fine with the rocket’s helium system during both dress rehearsals, Isaacman said.
—Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The group’s current lineup — bassist Reid Anderson, drummer David King, keyboardist Craig Taborn and saxophonist Chris Potter — is one of its finest.
—Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
On the whole, the economy during this period was in fine fettle.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
However, a Miami-Dade County Solid Waste Management spokesperson told CBS News Miami the department has no record of issuing fines or citations related to the property since 2023.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Congrats are in order to executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas on a stealthy tank job that won’t lead to any NBA fines, all for incrementally better odds at a higher draft pick.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
For the second time this season, Desmond Bane has been fined by the NBA.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
He was fined $20,000 and suspended from the platform for two years.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Cash’s fine-dining pedigree (including time at Per Se and Noma) might suggest formality, but the brick walls and leather banquettes feel inviting, not intimidating.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Everything worked fine with the rocket’s helium system during both dress rehearsals, Isaacman said.
—Marcia Dunn, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to south Texas' Dilley Immigration Processing Center, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The concern followed Liam Conejo Ramos and his father when they were sent to Dilley, surrounded by chain-link fences on a dusty plain about 75 miles south of San Antonio.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The subtle split among Democrats began emerging minutes after the first US strikes on Saturday.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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Physicists at The University of Texas at Austin have experimentally confirmed a decades-old theory describing how magnetism behaves in ultra-thin materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Griffler’s plane towed us high above the foothills on a thin gray rope.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone is blessed with generous lips, and that is okay!—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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For many parents, measurable success is essential—and that’s okay!—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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And the Cubists picked up on that in the twentieth century and abstracted from his landscapes, making pure Cubist constructions in which the optical space on the canvas—very similar to Cezanne’s—was composed of little abstract blocks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show traces the evolution of Armani Privé since its Paris debut in 2005, highlighting pure lines, precious fabrics and jewel-like embroidery.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Others recommend using the opportunity to educate children on the importance of news, understanding where to find accurate facts and how to identify when something is not true or deceiving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Coaches and other Cowboys front office members have deemed Aubrey a weapon with his ability to test the lengths of field goal distance and be accurate.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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All managers of these districts would have to do is deem that there is no publication in their county adequate for the legal notice.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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When securing adequate supplies was discussed, the conversation was unserious.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Published in the journal Matter, the underlying mechanisms behind the inferior photochemical of polymer acceptor and develops a method to enhance both efficiency and stability through small-molecule incorporation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Feb. 2026
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February storms brought fresh snow to the Sierra Nevada, but California’s snowpack remains far smaller than average during a winter that has brought record warmth across much of the West.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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