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
  • Judd, who seems a decent man, wants to know how Agnes would exemplify her wifely duties.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Robinson, 27, has been decent for the Knicks but not as effective as earlier in his career.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 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
  • The defense was more than satisfactory in subduing the league’s top offense.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Be sure to triple-check that the details are satisfactory before signing anything.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Here are The Denver Post’s 20 best fits remaining for the Broncos through rounds four, five, six, seven and beyond, if Denver indeed wants to have a good day Saturday.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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