1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
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Recent Examples of fairly
On paper, the outcomes appeared fairly straightforward, though both matches delivered plenty of drama.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Adding another prediction tool to the mix could also further complicate legal proceedings, which are already fairly complicated.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
Moody would probably need to go to a third team along with fairly significant draft capital.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For most healthy midlife women who want to try creatine, the basics are fairly simple.
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Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
29 June 2026
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Adding another prediction tool to the mix could also further complicate legal proceedings, which are already fairly complicated.
—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
29 June 2026
Moody would probably need to go to a third team along with fairly significant draft capital.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For most healthy midlife women who want to try creatine, the basics are fairly simple.
—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fairly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
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Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
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Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
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The South China Sea tribunal in 2016 in the Hague has ruled that China cannot legally occupy the shoal.
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Since 1966, companies with 100 or more employees have been legally required to submit annual demographic reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to disclose data describing the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of their workforce by job category.
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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India is seen as a laggard in the global AI race, but having the world’s second-largest workforce and relatively low labor costs has led to a boom in companies collecting data to train robots.
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And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
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Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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America's Block Party is not a singular event but rather an umbrella for local events throughout the United States.
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Its light is rather that of a glowing molten metal than that of a burning furnace.
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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