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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
Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The finest high school wrestlers from Massachusetts took to the mats in Virginia for one final event of the 2025-26 season.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Previously, the first violation carried a $1,000 fine.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He was ultimately cited for careless driving, was fined $164 and had four points added to his license, per Golf Digest.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Ashleigh Stovall described the guilt of having a good day, the confusion of feeling fine, then feeling terrible about giving herself permission to experience anything but sadness.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The finest high school wrestlers from Massachusetts took to the mats in Virginia for one final event of the 2025-26 season.
—Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
The state of Florida takes this infraction seriously, and fines can be imposed ranging from $100 to $500.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Previously, the first violation carried a $1,000 fine.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Increasingly, judges are opting to sanction lawyers who submit briefs tainted by AI errors, Moylan said, sometimes fining those who refuse to admit wrongdoing or referring them to their state’s bar association for disciplinary actions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He was ultimately cited for careless driving, was fined $164 and had four points added to his license, per Golf Digest.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Seems to us that white guys are doing just fine, especially in a league where minorities make up 70% of the players.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
After all, Tatis did just fine as the Dominican’s leadoff hitter in the World Baseball Classic.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
Adjective
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Cape Canaveral is no dusty history tour.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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No amount of inner toughness would have convinced a customer to bring in a dusty rug in May 2020.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another camera, an eye tuned to the subtle strangeness of an otherwise ordinary day—someone or something, somewhere, must have caught a glimmer of the truth.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Vice President Vance, who is considered an isolationist, expressed private skepticism ahead of the attacks, and his relative silence during the first weeks of the war was perceived as a subtle way of distancing himself from the conflict.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that advice refers primarily to metal utensils, the same principles apply across materials, especially where thin construction can increase the risk of breakage.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Not only did that article form the basis of the film, but Lumet actually took the note and cast Pacino in the role of that dark, thin fellow.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Notice in the chart below that the trade sees profits above $110, although those profits are capped at $130; that’s okay because that’s close to the prior highs, where the stock will likely encounter resistance.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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In other words, sure, SR-1 Freedom makes no sense for Skyfall, but that’s okay, because Skyfall wouldn’t exist without SR-1 Freedom.—
David W. Brown,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Researchers in Germany are developing a new electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hedrick also won a Fiesta Bowl, in 2014, and was hailed as one of the most accurate passers in the nation.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Side sleepers require pressure relief around pinch points (shoulders and hips) and adequate support to maintain good spinal alignment, so Medium Soft to Medium Firm mattresses are best.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rickon said that at 70 pounds, Slim Shady was undersized and likely hadn’t had adequate space for his habitat to this time.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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