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
  • This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
  • Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • Reading these reports alongs with your own research can give you a decent idea of which cruise ships are doing the most to reduce their impact.
    Lea Lane, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • But the Tar Heel state has a decent amount of talent this year, and UNC does not appear to be in position to take advantage of it.
    Grace Raynor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 6 June 2025
  • Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • Already off to a rough start in the young WNBA season, the Dallas Wings are going to be without arguably their best player.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2025
Adjective
  • Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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