1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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2
as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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3
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
Yet leagues and players have a long history of hashing out how to fairly divide the spoils of their joint efforts, sometimes more amicably than others.
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Director Jan de Bont had an interesting idea here, which was to combine state-of-the-art computer effects (then still fairly nascent — remember, Jurassic Park was only several years old by that point) with a next-level, quite-possibly-actionable dedication to practical, real-world effects.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
One rule the couple is fairly strict about is their kids attending games on school nights.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a fairly standard practice.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Chris Deubert, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Director Jan de Bont had an interesting idea here, which was to combine state-of-the-art computer effects (then still fairly nascent — remember, Jurassic Park was only several years old by that point) with a next-level, quite-possibly-actionable dedication to practical, real-world effects.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
One rule the couple is fairly strict about is their kids attending games on school nights.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
This is a fairly standard practice.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
Adverb
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Overall, tinting laws can be pretty complicated.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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After the first few weeks of leaning into a capsule wardrobe, my outfits were feeling pretty stale.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Speech that legally is allowed is clashing against what Kirk's allies deem culturally acceptable, and those in power appear to have taken their side.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Industry analysts note that if The View were deemed ineligible for the bona fide news exemption, ABC could be legally compelled to offer equal on-air time to Trump's political opponents.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The rule almost failed, however, when six Republicans halted action on the floor by initially voting against the procedural measure.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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That was a big ask and Mac Jones was great… Kyle asked him to throw almost 40 times on the road and there’s no George Kittle.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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There are no crevasses or technical features on its standard route, just a relatively simple rock scramble beneath the summit block.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Audiences are relatively cold too, polling a B- grade from Cinema Score.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ruching on the sleeves and a darling keyhole neckline are thoughtful touches that’ll help this top stand out from others in your collection, and the deep colors and whimsical pattern are practically destined for your fall wardrobe.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But practically speaking, the weather in Munich, Germany is not exactly desirable in October—the days are shorter, which translates to less party time and fewer people in attendance.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The real story of 1066 is quite interesting on its own terms, but King and Conqueror insists on adding a heavy dose of interpersonal drama.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a dorsal fin slicing through open water or watching a pod leap through the surf beside your boat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The modern smartphone debuted in 2007 -- nearly 20 years ago -- but school cellphone issues were exacerbated over the last few years, according to educators who spoke to ABC News.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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But that defense honestly looks pretty weak in light of the federal government’s contention that Google has a search monopoly, controlling nearly 90% of the market.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The legislative push was not prompted by controversy in Connecticut, but rather a desire for consistency and perceived public health benefits.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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A little farther back, in 2023, a fascinating paper came out asserting that perhaps Hawking radiation isn’t just for black holes, but rather should apply to any massive object that led to spacetime curvature.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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