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 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
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Towns all over Spain developed festival rites that included different versions of the bull runs and often ended with men fighting the finest animals, with matadors in ornate, tightly fitting outfits taking to plazas on horseback and on foot.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
The permit says non-compliance with requirements could result in daily fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 June 2025
Senate Bill 378, which has passed through the Senate and is sitting in the House, would put a cap of the amount a homeowner can be fined, require violation hearings and prohibit HOAs from profiting off of fines.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
The secretary was released from the hospital later that day and appeared fine at the Detroit event.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
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Parks aren’t profitable, museums are empty, and the fine citizens of DUMBO just honk their horns at each other when a massive herbivore escapes from the zoo for a nap under the Brooklyn Bridge.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 June 2025
Towns all over Spain developed festival rites that included different versions of the bull runs and often ended with men fighting the finest animals, with matadors in ornate, tightly fitting outfits taking to plazas on horseback and on foot.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
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The proposals have included expanding the authority of local governments to regulate fireworks, doubling the fines for discharging fireworks during times prohibited by a community and banning the ignition of fireworks within 200 feet of a nearby property.
—Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
The permit says non-compliance with requirements could result in daily fines of up to $10,000 per violation.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 July 2025
Verb
Instead, the two lawyers achieved notoriety in 2023 when the judge in the case fined the pair $5,000 for citing six fictitious cases, invented by artificial intelligence software, in a brief to the court.
—Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 June 2025
Senate Bill 378, which has passed through the Senate and is sitting in the House, would put a cap of the amount a homeowner can be fined, require violation hearings and prohibit HOAs from profiting off of fines.
—Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
Adverb
These socks come in two sizes: Small/medium and large/extra large, and as a size 9, the small/medium size fit me just fine.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
The secretary was released from the hospital later that day and appeared fine at the Detroit event.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 20 June 2025
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Just think about where your luggage has been; it gets hauled through airports, goes for a ride on a conveyor belt, rolls across dusty parking lots, is stashed into overhead bins, and is often handled by multiple people with no guarantee of clean hands.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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He’s worn them outside on dusty furniture, has cat fur all over them ...—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The accessory was a subtle nod to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, whose colors have been green and purple since 1909.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
12 July 2025
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The Series 10 is also thinner, lighter, easier to wear, and charges faster than previous models.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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Often, the first real cracks appear in prime borrowers who were stretched thin, quietly falling behind while headlines focus on everything else.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Hydration is key When working in the heat, avoid sugary drinks and opt for pure water or water with electrolytes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Happening in early May, the festival’s events are pure Americana.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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All odds are accurate as of 5:00 a.m. ET on Friday.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
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This ultra-lightweight chair weighs just 3 pounds and packs into a carrying case the size of a small purse.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and garlic powder.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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