Definitions

fair play

NOUN

equality

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil rights coordination equal opportunity fairness identity impartiality parity tolerance

STRONG

commensurateness correspondence equatability equilibrium equipoise equivalence evenness homology likeness par parallelism sameness uniformity

WEAK

adequation fair practice fair shake isonomy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference disagreement dissimilarity unlikeness

WEAK

disproportion imbalance inequality unfairness

NOUN

equity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fairness

STRONG

disinterestedness fair-mindedness honesty integrity justice justness nonpartisanship piece reasonableness rectitude righteousness uprightness

WEAK

equitableness even-handedness square deal

Antonyms

STRONG

dishonesty

WEAK

bias inequity partiality unfairness unjustness

NOUN

fair game

Synonyms

WEAK

clear stage even break fair field fair shake level playing field prey quarry target up for grabs

NOUN

justice

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authority due process honesty integrity law right truth

STRONG

amends appeal authorization charter code compensation consideration correction credo creed decree equity evenness hearing impartiality judicatory judicature justness legality legalization legitimacy litigation penalty reasonableness recompense rectitude redress reparation review rule sanction sentence

WEAK

constitutionality fair treatment legal process square deal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

corruption dishonesty falsehood

STRONG

award penalty refusal reward

WEAK

illegality injustice lawlessness partiality unethicalness unfairness

Example Sentences

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Littler, who averaged 107.4 to Greaves' 105, posted on Instagram after his defeat: "Fair play to Beau. All the best in Minehead. Some talent."

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

Fair play to Guehi for the way he conducted himself through that transfer saga - I have a lot of admiration for him.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

"It's obviously not ideal not being selected for England. A lot of things transpired. Fair play to her because she did just get her head down and work hard," said White.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025

Fair play in sports mirrors the importance of fairness in democratic society and a respect for the rules of engagement set by our political tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2024

Fair play, Sampson!—by the same a-token, here's to jog your memory that it's the Fair day of Knockimdowny!

From The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William

fair play

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