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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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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9
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
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
People in their finest gathered under those lights.
—Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Ara Torosian, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
In addition, the town will establish an appeal process for people who wish to contest the fine.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Emily Witt, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Arizona's Department of Health Services fined Full Spectrum Lab $120,000 flouting the state's cannabis testing anti-nepotism law.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Mel Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Many project management apps offer reports in the form of tables, but Zoho’s approach works just fine.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Adjective
Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
People in their finest gathered under those lights.
—Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Noun
Many parolees received menacing letters instructing them to self-deport or face prosecution, fines or deportation.
—Ara Torosian, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
In addition, the town will establish an appeal process for people who wish to contest the fine.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025
Verb
The company was also fined by the government of Norway and sued by a Catholic priest for selling data, including, in some cases, information about users’ location and H.I.V. status.
—Emily Witt, New Yorker, 24 July 2025
Arizona's Department of Health Services fined Full Spectrum Lab $120,000 flouting the state's cannabis testing anti-nepotism law.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Adverb
Things are working just fine for them, as designed, and our amendment posed a direct threat.
—Mel Martin, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025
Many project management apps offer reports in the form of tables, but Zoho’s approach works just fine.
—PC Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Silvery fabric curtained the frame around him, floating loosely in the cold, dusty air.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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On the palate, the wine is velvety and streamlined with notes of black cherry, dusty chocolate mocha and graphite, with a long elegant finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Interplay of rough and polished diamonds continued, with a wide range of hues from white to subtle greens and browns, and the use of materials such as natural jet and grand-feu enamel.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Cover it with a thin layer of topsoil or compost to cover the seeds.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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The market is thin in run-producing bats, and O'Hearn not only fills that need but is versatile enough to play the corner outfield spots as well.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Citing the Base Realignment and Closure commission example is pure illusion.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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But given that season 2 is yet to be confirmed, this is pure speculation.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Call your insurance company and verify that the estimate is accurate to your policy.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The analysts' predictions were not entirely accurate, the brand said.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and garlic and mix well.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Beyond providing an invitation for music-curious Austinites to come explore the clubs, the festival offers a lifeline to musicians and venues during the slow summer season, when small clubs that support emerging artists face some of their greatest challenges.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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“Fine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fine. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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