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
  • However, when the Missouri State Tax Commission ruled in 2024 that the 15%-plus value increases were unlawful without adequate notice, the firm sought a second chance to sue.
    Ilana Arougheti June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • The fact that these issues have been front and center for so long without resolution implies that another 60 days will not be adequate to reach agreement.
    Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Unofficial election results show Orange County is on track to have a relatively decent turnout for a non-presidential election primary.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
  • Wooden piles, Schwartz tells me, used to have a decent lifespan in the harbor because the water was so toxic that even the critters that eat wood couldn’t survive.
    Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • Among the city’s finest is Michael Lepage, who has been honing his Paul Revere character for over 30 years.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • But in this case, store-bought is also fine—often even great.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • Throwing a couple of pizzas in the oven and tossing a simple salad will get a satisfactory answer to that question in less than 20 minutes.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • The mayor’s office statement indicates that resolution was satisfactory enough to lead to Yancey’s reinstatement to her high-ranking position.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Speaking of which, the USWNT sent their best before kickoff.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
  • So, nights such as Friday at the Coliseum are the next-best thing.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • If dangerous logistics and supply runs can be achieved using cheap autonomous electric vehicles, the costs of losses become more acceptable.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
  • Part of their effort is to re-induct it into the union of acceptable drinks.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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