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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
Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
The mix of tones gives them depth, the result of which is serene and very fine.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Bied is also ordered to pay a $75,000 fine that will go toward funding wildlife enforcement.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He was ultimately cited for careless driving, was fined $164 and had four points added to his license, per Golf Digest.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell has found his way with the bat, hitting 57 home runs over the previous two seasons, and his three home-run-robbing catches Saturday show that his defense is doing just fine as well.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
At age 31, chef de cuisine at the restaurant Alain Ducasse (at the Essex House hotel in New York City), one of the city's finest establishments, Didier is a masterly cook with a rigorous classical training.
—Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026
The mix of tones gives them depth, the result of which is serene and very fine.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
In Georgia, a motorist’s first distracted driving offense nets a $50 fine and one penalty point on their driving record.
—Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Bied is also ordered to pay a $75,000 fine that will go toward funding wildlife enforcement.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Increasingly, judges are opting to sanction lawyers who submit briefs tainted by AI errors, Moylan said, sometimes fining those who refuse to admit wrongdoing or referring them to their state’s bar association for disciplinary actions.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
He was ultimately cited for careless driving, was fined $164 and had four points added to his license, per Golf Digest.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell has found his way with the bat, hitting 57 home runs over the previous two seasons, and his three home-run-robbing catches Saturday show that his defense is doing just fine as well.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
Adjective
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Cape Canaveral is no dusty history tour.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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No amount of inner toughness would have convinced a customer to bring in a dusty rug in May 2020.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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One search can yield a long list of options, each with its own rules, conditions, and subtle differences that are easy to miss at first glance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Life360 Ultra Slim Bluetooth Tracker The Tile Slim is a credit-card-thin tracker for your essentials.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Winter can leave lawns patchy, beds overgrown and mulch looking thin.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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When the sun went down, things were quiet and okay.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Becka asks if the life of a Wife is too much to bear, but Penny seems okay.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With speed on the right wing as essentially a pure winger rather than her usual right-back role, Oke gave Reign’s defense fits, especially when another midfielder joined and created overloads.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Researchers in Germany are developing a new electrochemical method to coat fusion reactors with pure tungsten.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Side sleepers require pressure relief around pinch points (shoulders and hips) and adequate support to maintain good spinal alignment, so Medium Soft to Medium Firm mattresses are best.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rickon said that at 70 pounds, Slim Shady was undersized and likely hadn’t had adequate space for his habitat to this time.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The cab’s dark interior seems to lure Rauschenberg in, but perhaps he was also drawn to the small round window, like a porthole, above the seat, which looks out at the distance behind the carriage.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consider reshuffling your to-do list, because a small shift could save money and protect your energy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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