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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3
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
Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The biggest change with the rebrand was a renovation to the hotel's seventh floor that shuttered the fine dining restaurant Seven.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Retailers who sell tobacco products to anyone under 21 during these inspections may face fines of up to $1,000 per violation, according to Mayes' office.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Freeland was ejected, San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman was suspended one game for shoving Freeland, and the Giants’ Willy Adames and Devers were fined.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
This works fine in development, but in production, latency and network overhead pile up fast.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Foreign stocks and bonds, precious metals, and fine jewelry were of particular interest to the Germans.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The biggest change with the rebrand was a renovation to the hotel's seventh floor that shuttered the fine dining restaurant Seven.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
No court date, no fines, no nothing.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Retailers who sell tobacco products to anyone under 21 during these inspections may face fines of up to $1,000 per violation, according to Mayes' office.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Lynx have drawn the ire of the league over the past week after reportedly fining Reeve $15,000 for her criticism after Game 3.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Freeland was ejected, San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman was suspended one game for shoving Freeland, and the Giants’ Willy Adames and Devers were fined.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Now, the Hurricanes did just fine last week against USF without Lyle and Trader playing.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
This works fine in development, but in production, latency and network overhead pile up fast.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Glitter’s dusty shadow, fading into the lower part of the brow bone, brought out the moody hue on the lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The men walked out of the pub and headed up the dusty road to the cowshed.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Sep. 2025
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The roomy primary compartment offers ample space for your phone, wallet, and other sightseeing essentials, while a subtle pocket at the back of the bag is a safe place to store your passport during travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Such devices must be thin and resilient, capable of working where rigid materials fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Long wigs and extensions almost always run on the thinner side by default—an issue hair companies still haven’t really solved.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to the post, detectives seized one pound of pure fentanyl, which police said is enough to kill around 225,000 people.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, monochrome looks in pure black or white dominated, showing the season’s full contrasts.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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In Surihari, Bangladesh, the contribution of Casa Mariù will enable a PIME facility serving around 160 children to complete the renovation of its school and dormitory, while also providing 25 children with disabilities with adequate educational, social and health care assistance.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There is no adequate mitigation for wildfires in current fire zones for new home development.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Out-of-state travel that year, though, saw a small decrease compared to 2023.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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