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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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
Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The flagship, at 445 Rodeo Drive, marks a relocation within Beverly Hills for the Italian fine jeweler, founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini and part of the French luxury group Kering since 2013.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
In Week 5, Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon received a $100,000 fine for striking running back Emari Demercado at the tail end of an argument on the sideline.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Combs was also fined $500,000 and sentenced to five years of supervised release.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Though the album’s genres are superficially diverse—you’ll hear flashes of grunge, trap, and, yes, reggae—its arrangements could work fine as royalty-free background music for content creators.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Large fires often spread rapidly due to fine, dry fuels and ladder fuels that carry flames into the canopy.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
The flagship, at 445 Rodeo Drive, marks a relocation within Beverly Hills for the Italian fine jeweler, founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini and part of the French luxury group Kering since 2013.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
In Week 5, Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon received a $100,000 fine for striking running back Emari Demercado at the tail end of an argument on the sideline.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Although he was never charged with a crime, Simon was suspended for three games, fined $2,000 by MLB and ordered to pay $432 by the sheriff’s department.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Combs was also fined $500,000 and sentenced to five years of supervised release.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
So far, stocks have been doing just fine.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Though the album’s genres are superficially diverse—you’ll hear flashes of grunge, trap, and, yes, reggae—its arrangements could work fine as royalty-free background music for content creators.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Plan to clean the coils every 6 months, but every 3 months is recommended for fridges in dusty areas or homes with pets.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of Palestinians began the long, dusty walk from the south of Gaza toward Gaza City after a ceasefire came into effect in the enclave on Friday.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Though the Lions’ offensive linemen do an excellent job of selling run on play-action passes, there’s still a subtle difference to note early between run blocking and pass blocking.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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There’s subtle tang from the sour cream and cream cheese.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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This process transformed the plastic into porous carbon powder, which was then combined with carbon black and a polymer binder to form thin electrode layers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Dry the nuts in a thin layer, then remove the husks wearing gloves.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Russell’s performance was a beam of pure light, burning off any condescension.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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And while the Picoult engages a tougher subject (a school shooting and its fallout), the other three titles in this crop are pure romantasy.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
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The display is bright, resulting in accurate and vibrant colors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Lack of adequate protein is one part of the problem.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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On a more positive note, the Pacers are pretty well-built to fill in Haliburton’s missing minutes with adequate-to-good play.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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