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
  • The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.
    Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Through its role in calming the nervous system and supporting antioxidant activity, adequate magnesium may also help reduce puffiness and support calmer-looking skin.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Their rubber outsole has decent traction to get me there and back (way better than flip flops), and the interior synthetic dries quickly.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Here, The Athletic has the inside story of arguably Parkinson’s finest hour through the lens of the footballer at the heart of his game plan.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Wear it open over a fine sweater or cinched at the waist with a belt .
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • While Adam Poole facially resembles Scheider, he is only allowed to do so much and does so in a satisfactory way.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The regulations allow the stewards to take other circumstances, like satisfactory lap times, into consideration.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The worship of greatness leads, at best, to disillusionment and, at worst, to the insanity unleashed by the Wagnerian Hitler.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The service Always friendly, and a good guest-to-staff ratio means help is never far away.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Violence at a protest is never acceptable.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • That demand has triggered delicate internal maneuvering within the government as officials attempt to identify potential replacements who could be acceptable both to Washington and to influential factions within Venezuela’s armed forces.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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