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as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
we prayed for fair weather during our vacation at the beach
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as in equitable
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
a commanding officer who enjoyed the respect of his soldiers because his decisions were always fair
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as in legal
following or according to the rules
a hockey player who is respected for his fair play
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as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
as long as the team keeps playing as hard as they can, they have a fair chance of winning—no matter what the scoreboard says
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as in blond
of a pale yellow or yellowish brown color
the abundance of people with fair hair in Scandinavia
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as in decent
of average to below average quality
for what they charged us, the painters should have done better than a fair job of painting the house
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
generally considered the fairest girl in town, she had no lack of boyfriends
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as in unconditional
having no exceptions or restrictions
it would take a fair miracle for that project to be finished on time
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as in deserved
being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
most thought his dismissal was fair since he had been given many chances to clean up his act
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as in pristine
free from dirt or stain
a handwritten thank-you letter requires nothing less than a sheet of fair white paper
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as in exhibit
a public showing of objects of interest
a dazzling array of sleek cabin cruisers at the annual boat fair
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as in legally
according to the rules or the law
we expect everyone on this basketball court to play fair
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as in almost
chiefly British
very close to but not completely
it fair takes your breath away when you find out what properties in London are going for
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Recent Examples of fair
New Atlas,
5 July 2026
For more than a decade, colleges have defended sweeping changes in admissions as efforts to make higher education fairer, more accessible, and more welcoming.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The Ferris wheel got stuck; the power went out; the fair was nearly empty.
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Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.
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Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Adjective
There's still a fair distance between the current realities and a fully hands-off system.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
For more than a decade, colleges have defended sweeping changes in admissions as efforts to make higher education fairer, more accessible, and more welcoming.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Noun
The Sorrell family often went to a local fair in Window Rock, Arizona.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The Ferris wheel got stuck; the power went out; the fair was nearly empty.
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Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Adverb
So far, the other artists advertised as headlining concerts during the June 25-July 10 fair on the Mall have not spoken up about their involvement.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Elizabeth Dee, the founder of Independent — the 17-year-old art fair focused on artists making their New York debut — wanted to embrace the moment.
—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fair
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See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.
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For a city often known first for its beaches, nightlife, and warm, sunny weather, the findings highlight just how far the Florida city's dining scene has come.
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But history shows that technology alone does not deliver equitable outcomes.
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As climate change increasingly shapes our daily lives, LGBTQ+ communities deserve a seat at the table, not only because we are affected by these challenges, but because our perspectives can help build more equitable and resilient solutions.
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Months of legal jostling leading up to the hearing centered largely on media access.
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Lawyers remained advocates for private clients, but Wilson increasingly described them as participants in preserving the legal order upon which republican government depended.
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The room, its walls expensively craquelure'd to resemble fractured eggshells, its pale taffeta curtains billowing in the chill English breeze, is more Hollywood boudoir than office.
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But when taken together, our present divisions pale in comparison to the historical record.
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Methane is widely regarded as one of the most promising fuels for reusable rockets and future interplanetary missions.
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But since train-and-pray programs are unlikely to close the construction talent gap, three other initiatives are more promising.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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Allie is approximately 5-foot-2 and 85 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, police said.
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Find a quiet gate, buy a decent coffee, use your noise-canceling headphones.
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Rear-seat passengers get decent legroom and the cargo area is practical enough for road trips, shopping runs or airport duty.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
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“Fair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fair. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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