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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
CBS News, 24 May 2026
The staff here are thoughtful and engaged, and quick to explain the finer points of each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If convicted, the maximum sentence is 10 years behind bars and/or a $25,000 fine.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Regina Jackson is doing just fine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Do not overmix; some streaks of flour are fine.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
The staff here are thoughtful and engaged, and quick to explain the finer points of each dish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Noun
The company that sent the messages agreed to pay a $1-million fine.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If convicted, the maximum sentence is 10 years behind bars and/or a $25,000 fine.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
He was sentenced to three years’ probation and fined $200, becoming the only person criminally convicted in connection with the Simpson case.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Authorities reportedly fined him €500, or roughly $580 — and banned him from returning to the site, the outlet noted.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Adverb
The fine-dining concept landed on 39th Street after numerous locations fell through, taking over a space that was previously home to a Michelin-star restaurant.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Regina Jackson is doing just fine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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The blend of natural and painted woods with a color palette of dusty roses, umbers, and marigolds creates a warm atmosphere.—
Damian Fallon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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She was left to ponder empty dresser drawers and piece together the subtle clues of their final days together.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The photo reveals subtle imperfections in the arc of the moon's crescent, created as sunlight fell on craters and broken terrain lining the shadowy divide separating night from day on the lunar surface.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Health experts are growing increasingly alarmed about the outbreak, arguing that cases have been spreading undetected as public health authorities are stretched thin.—
Lauren Weber,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Few of the film’s ideas truly connect with one another, leaving its lead stars adrift in the process, forcing them to conjure three dimensional details from a script that, intentionally or otherwise, feels paper thin.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Abel is not Buffett and that is okay.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The characterful 850-year-old property is in the postcard-perfect town of Oberau, surrounded by pure air, pristine peaks, and crowd-free forest trails that inevitably propel guests towards a stress-busting nature immersion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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But his pure domination of the Truck Series will undoubtedly be one of the accomplishments he's best remembered for.—
Zach Dean,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Yet his account is dead-on accurate, and for proof one need only look to the original Progressives, who were open in their disdain of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Should one ever want to imagine what a future boutique resort could look like on the Moon, or Mars, a stay at Echo could be the most accurate preview.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The audit presented to the City Council on Thursday showed the department misreported financial details, lacked adequate records to track its revenue and failed to enforce contracts and collect fees from users of parks facilities.—
Dylan Lysen,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Dedicate financial resources No plan will be effective without adequate funding behind it.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Four nations will be making their debut next month, including tiny Curaçao, the smallest by population ever to qualify.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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