Definition of fairishnext
as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards did a fairish job of refinishing the old chest, especially since it was her first foray into furniture restoration

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Adjective
  • Passanisi assured them there would be adequate fencing.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Make sure new plant selections have adequate room to grow.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The Giants came into the season with a decent enough outlook for the year.
    David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a similar hope for Bielefeld, a 6-3 wing who played a decent amount during her freshman season.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • These are the finest margins that tight matches like these can be decided on.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Quatraro asked for clarification and left the field without a satisfactory expression.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The defense was more than satisfactory in subduing the league’s top offense.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • With the naked eye and especially through good binoculars, its conjunction with a slender crescent moon on May 18 will be very pleasing to see.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 2 May 2026
  • May 21 – June 20 A good idea turns into real progress faster than expected.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • And the rules governing acceptable care and safety measures become much less clear.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Sunday-Best Attire Speaking of outfits, the Kentucky Derby isn’t the type of affair where ballcaps and T-shirts are acceptable attire.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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