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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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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 OK
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
Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Additionally, borax's fine powder consistency easily sticks to the legs and bodies of cockroaches, and since roaches are heavy groomers, the chance some of the poison gets ingested is high, says Carpenter.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If convicted, the maximum sentence is 10 years behind bars and/or a $25,000 fine.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
False declarations are fined up to $10,000 per day.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Regina Jackson is doing just fine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 May 2026
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Adjective
Continue along the roads of the peninsula, winding through vineyards and pine forests, before heading to Pampelonne Beach for a delightful leisurely seaside lunch on its fine sand.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Additionally, borax's fine powder consistency easily sticks to the legs and bodies of cockroaches, and since roaches are heavy groomers, the chance some of the poison gets ingested is high, says Carpenter.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Noun
The company that sent the messages agreed to pay a $1-million fine.
—National Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
If convicted, the maximum sentence is 10 years behind bars and/or a $25,000 fine.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Verb
The Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (MAAB) voted Monday to fine the BHA $363,000 for failures to provide elevator access at 19 Monsignor Reynolds Way, a part of the public housing Ruth Barkley Apartments in the South End.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
False declarations are fined up to $10,000 per day.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adverb
The fine-dining concept landed on 39th Street after numerous locations fell through, taking over a space that was previously home to a Michelin-star restaurant.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Regina Jackson is doing just fine.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fine
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Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In the past, artificial greenery may have looked, well, fake—but today’s faux plants are a far cry from their dusty counterparts.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Is there a subtle way to say something?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Many viewers interpreted the scene as a subtle reference to Sweeney's political beliefs after BuzzFeed reported in August that Sweeney was registered as a Republican in Florida.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Health experts are growing increasingly alarmed about the outbreak, arguing that cases have been spreading undetected as public health authorities are stretched thin.—
Lauren Weber,
Washington Post,
18 May 2026
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Few of the film’s ideas truly connect with one another, leaving its lead stars adrift in the process, forcing them to conjure three dimensional details from a script that, intentionally or otherwise, feels paper thin.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Abel is not Buffett and that is okay.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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The girl was taken to the hospital and is expected to be okay.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The only risk to consider here is Seattle’s pure dominance at home.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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According to Aliabadi, many patients never felt like PCOS was an accurate name because their symptoms go far beyond the ovaries to include effects like hair thinning, mood changes, and long-term metabolic risk.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
13 May 2026
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But subsequent reporting found that was not entirely accurate.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Healthy ligustrum should regrow quickly with adequate water and a slow-release landscape fertilizer application, as permitted.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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The region's landscape provides adequate cover for the groups to avoid military strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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