Synonyms of fine
1
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
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The city said the water quality was fine and met all health and safety standards.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most serious charges facing some of the suspects carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison and a $200,000 fine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
If the city fails to meet those conditions, the judge's order prohibits the city from citing, arresting or fining people for camping on public property.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Webroot makes its own protocol selection by default, which suits the don’t-worry crowd just fine.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Consider smarmy tech bad guy Bousquet, who disappears throughout the film (fine, acceptable), or Danielle’s close friend and treasury head Joanna (Elizabeth Marvel) who does the same (criminal, for many reasons).
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2025
The city said the water quality was fine and met all health and safety standards.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
The language put Sainz at risk of action from the FIA under its misconduct guidelines, which have a range of potential sanctions for repeat offences including fines, points deductions and race bans.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The most serious charges facing some of the suspects carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in a state prison and a $200,000 fine.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
In that case, a judge in Texas fined the doctor more than $100,000.
—Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
If the city fails to meet those conditions, the judge's order prohibits the city from citing, arresting or fining people for camping on public property.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Adverb
More importantly, the Senators’ defence held up fine against the Leafs.
—Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Webroot makes its own protocol selection by default, which suits the don’t-worry crowd just fine.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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On the outskirts of Lima, Peru, locals stumbled upon some dusty items in a vacant lot.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Andrea Taylor, owner of Andrea Marino Design in Dallas, Texas, has noticed an uptick in mauve, dusty blue, and butter yellow fabrics.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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There have been subtle hints of Bayley turning on Valkyria to further their feud for the Intercontinental title.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ibrahim had black hair and looked thin from malnutrition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Booker seems like the top pure guard in this year's draft class, making his overall positional value lower.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Kiper calls him the best pure guard in the draft, a road-grader in the run game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Production values are adequate, apart from the occasional iffy digital effect.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The space consists of two levels—one for dancing and one for dining at small cocktail tables.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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