Synonyms of fine
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as in subtle
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as in thin
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as in okay
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as in pure
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as in accurate
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as in adequate
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as in small
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as in excellent
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as in elegant
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as in handsome
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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 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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as in smallness
the quality or state of being little in size
the fineness of the grains of sand enhances the appeal of the beach
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as in accuracy
the quality or state of being very accurate
the fineness of the telescope's lens and mirror
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as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure
the fineness of the cat's bones
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as in elegance
dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style
there's a fineness to the jewelry designs of Fabergé that elevates them to the level of decorative art
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Recent Examples of fine
Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The collection maintains Hudson’s signature tailored aesthetic with a focus on fine craftsmanship.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Running a red light is an infraction in Idaho and comes with a $90 fine.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025
Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Turkey is now fining antsy passengers who stand up before the plane comes to a complete stop at the jetbridge.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The Packers have fared just fine without Rodgers, making the postseason in their first two year behind the arm of Jordan Love, but their new franchise quarterback has yet to take the next step into becoming a superstar, like Rodgers was in Green Bay for so many years.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Adjective
The awards — considered the Oscars of innovative fine dining — were handed out at a ceremony in Turin, Italy on Thursday night, with Lima’s Maido walking away with the top prize.
—Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
The collection maintains Hudson’s signature tailored aesthetic with a focus on fine craftsmanship.
—Essence, 20 June 2025
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The two $5,000 fines are the maximum allowable for the incidents under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025
Running a red light is an infraction in Idaho and comes with a $90 fine.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 June 2025
Verb
Edward Burke, who ultimately received a two-year prison term and was fined $2 million.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
Turkey is now fining antsy passengers who stand up before the plane comes to a complete stop at the jetbridge.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2025
Adverb
Despite the long odds, most sportsbooks did just fine with Spaun sinking that magnificent 64-foot, 5-inch putt to win it all.
—Vik Chokshi, New York Times, 17 June 2025
The Packers have fared just fine without Rodgers, making the postseason in their first two year behind the arm of Jordan Love, but their new franchise quarterback has yet to take the next step into becoming a superstar, like Rodgers was in Green Bay for so many years.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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This record is a gentle correction for listeners who think of blues as either dusty or loud.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
19 June 2025
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Workers in overalls walk down dusty streets that turn into dusty tracks before petering out to nowhere.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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When paired to a non-Huawei phone, audio quality still sounds good, but has a subtle loss of depth.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Counsell’s subtle influences can be seen in the standings.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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There is some thought that Epenesa could be an expendable player via trade ahead of final cuts, but that would leave them fairly thin given that Hoecht is suspended for the first six games and Bosa has a lengthy injury history, and already has one minor injury to his name since joining the Bills.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 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,
18 June 2025
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This mocktail is pure indulgence with a playful twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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The fuel running this sleek, aerodynamic speedster of a movie is 100-percent pure star power.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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Amazon Prime Video’s newest NASCAR stat incorporates tens of thousands of incoming data points in real time, using machine learning over the course of a race for more accurate outputs.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 June 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Having witnessed her own mother’s struggle to access adequate care, Lesly believes that reshaping healthcare to be more equitable will not only meet societal needs but also provide new generations of healthcare professionals with fulfilling roles that endure.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Those living in older apartments lack shelter Around half of the nighttime residents at the train station are foreign workers, who frequently live in older apartment buildings that are often not equipped with adequate shelters.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The small core teams who operate them are usually experts in biodiversity and community engagement, but not marketing.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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These scopes will be able to resolve features as small as 8 inches (20 centimeters) on the lunar surface from an altitude of 31 miles (50 kilometers), according to Firefly.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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These groups offer excellent opportunities to meet new contacts, stay informed about industry developments, and even discover unadvertised job openings.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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