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
  • Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Reasons the Evidence Is Mixed Bananas are rich in healthy nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, and vitamins A, B6, and C.1 Muscles require adequate levels of electrolytes to function properly.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Like the Gin Blossoms, who once scored decent hits on the music charts, the pair did pretty well in their 2018 statewide bids for office.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
  • While most of the passengers hail from outside Cook County, a decent percentage are like me, locals proud to call this toddlin’ town home.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • But while the city is a logical place to do it, historically associated with the fine watch industry and home to Rolex, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet, there are other options.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Electric cars are fine, but not everyone should be forced to own one.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • To begin with, bombardment is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory outcome.
    Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 21 June 2025
  • At highway cruising speed, the SUV is satisfactory.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • The most important thing to consider when determining if a certain plant is a good match for hydrangeas is growing conditions.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • The Chiefs will finally open training camp with their best receivers having a foundation.
    Sam McDowell July 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Perhaps whatever was negotiated and making budget projections acceptable.
    Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Although it’s popularly practiced by many women, Joey Fatone and Jax Taylor are among the famous men who have proudly spoken about receiving plastic surgery to destigmatize the notion that such operations are acceptable for people of certain genders.
    Maria Yagoda, People.com, 5 July 2025
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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