Superlative for treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
“I trust you will leave your biases aside and come to a fair resolution on this matter.”
Superlative for considerable though not outstanding in size or amount
“The guests appear to be satisfied after having a fair amount to eat and drink this evening.”
Superlative for young and beautiful
“Its silver reflection lay delicately on the calm waters, like the shimmering gown of a fair maiden.”
Superlative for cloudless and sunny
“During fair weather, the birds will roost in hardwood knolls and the edges of hillside benches.”
Superlative for performed according to the rules
“He finished his career as a player who was always respected for his fair play.”
Superlative for justified by accepted standards of right and wrong
“Most considered his dismissal fair given his repeated transgressions.”
Superlative for to an absolute degree
“It would take a fair miracle now for us to finish this project on time.”
(of hair) Superlative for of a bleached or pale golden (light yellowish) color
“She quickly scanned the merry faces, looking for one with light skin and fair hair.”
Superlative for light-complexioned
“Isla wasn't a fan of sunlight and consequently retained much of her fair complexion.”
Superlative for inspiring or feeling hope and optimism
“I think you will have a fair chance of passing your exam if you start cramming now.”
Superlative for in one's favor
“Our voyage across the channel was helped by fair winds and calm waters.”
Superlative for free from stain (literally or figuratively)
“These false accusations have besmirched my fair name.”
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