Synonyms of fine
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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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2
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 okay
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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9
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
Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The charge also carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence and the possibility of millions of dollars in fines.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 30 May 2025
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 28 May 2025
He was fined $500,000 and suspended by the NFL for six games, and checked into a drug rehab treatment facility.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Unless your router is far from your living room, the standard Wi-Fi 5 on the Plus should work just fine.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
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—Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Those participating in races can receive up to a $250 fine and/or up to 30 days in jail on the first violation, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail for the second violation, and up to a $1,000 fine and/or and up to six months in jail for a third.
—Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2025
Noun
The situation only escalated when the veteran refused to remove the flagpole, accruing $1,000 in fines.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025
The charge also carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence and the possibility of millions of dollars in fines.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 30 May 2025
Verb
In November 2024, NHTSA fined Ford $165 million for moving too slowly to recall vehicles with faulty rearview cameras and for failing to give the agency complete information as required by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 28 May 2025
He was fined $500,000 and suspended by the NFL for six games, and checked into a drug rehab treatment facility.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 May 2025
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Also, not every observation needs to be done from space; many can be done just fine from the ground, freeing up time on the more expensive and tightly scheduled space telescopes.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Unless your router is far from your living room, the standard Wi-Fi 5 on the Plus should work just fine.
—PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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If soil clumps fall apart between your fingers or the texture is dusty, the soil is too dry and more water is needed.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Resilience carried a rover with a shovel to gather lunar dirt as well as a Swedish artist's toy-size red house for placement on the moon's dusty surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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The family secrets were subtle but pervasive, reverberating not just through this nuclear family, but also across generations.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Your new album, Faith, is a lot subtler than your debut, Signs.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The warm, sunny weather was helping the thin layer of oil evaporate, and the spill did not seem to harm wildlife, Laughlin said.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Perhaps the truth, however, is that Emmanuel-Thomas, in pure sporting terms, has always been something of a puzzle.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, demand for hybrids and plug-in hybrids is diverting sales away from pure EVs.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Getting an adequate supply of vitamin D may help balance your body’s production and response to dopamine.13 Sunlight exposure is one of the most efficient ways for your body to produce vitamin D. In addition to its impact on vitamin D, sunlight is known to improve mood for most people.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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There’s been a decline in foreign currency demand from local importers, given weak consumption and the adequate supply of ruble, said Andrei Melaschenko, an economist at Renaissance Capital.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Farmers watered their crops less, and saw smaller harvests as a result.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Yes, Georgia and Paul split this season as the blowback from the trial — and Paul's support of Proposition 38, disastrous for small businesses — imperiled his mayoral career.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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This is an excellent time to invest, pitch a creative idea or spruce up your portfolio.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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