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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairish
Adjective
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025 -
However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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When a president wants to do a decent job — at the least, respecting democracy, the Constitution, and the rule of law — the magnet produces an administration of people who respect our institutions of self-government.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The transparency mode is decent and keeps your surroundings sounding natural.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Based on how Padres pitchers have performed, Díaz and Maldonado had a fine defensive first half.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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All was fine until her grandmother brought home an orange cat.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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One factor that now seems to ensure a satisfactory resolution for both parties is the resurrection of the NFL’s interest in taking an equity stake in ESPN, rumors of which first began circulating in early 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
25 July 2025
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The plane’s fuel was tested and found to be of satisfactory quality, and no significant bird activity is observed in the vicinity of the flight path, according to the report.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Chef-owner Miguel Angel Jimenez is well worth consulting for the night’s specials and a wine from the impressively deep good list.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Heretofore, Raleigh’s best homer-hitting season was 34 in 2024.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Blurring The Lines Of Academic Integrity As AI tools become more accessible, the boundary between acceptable support and academic dishonesty is increasingly unclear.—
Ulrich Boser,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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