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
  • Housing reforms to guarantee adequate air filtration and appropriate isolation facilities.
    Powel H. Kazanjian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
  • After more than 15 months of continuous bombardment, deaths, injuries and displacement, children and families across Gaza are struggling to survive without adequate food, medicine or shelter.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Baker, who resides in Los Angeles, can’t get a decent catfish to save her life.
    Abigail Covington, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Blessedly, Tucci and Esposito infuse their cheesier character moments with a decent dose of sincerity to blunt the edges.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • By introducing finer gradations and supporting 16-QAM with a 2/3 coding rate, Wi-Fi 8 ensures smoother transitions between speed tiers, ultimately enhancing overall transmission rates by 5%-30% and guaranteeing stable connectivity as users move.
    Mark Vena, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
  • New York first joined the guide in 2005, kicking off a new focus on fine dining in America.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While the overall atmosphere and design of the restaurant are aesthetically pleasing, the menu is just as satisfactory.
    Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
  • All factors add up to the simple fact that Pereira has no satisfactory understudy for Strand Larsen.
    Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The ‘90s was good to the magazine industry for the most part.
    Rachel Burchfield, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Although their relationship shifted over the years, Colby recalled his mom always having his best interest at heart during the early years of his childhood.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Bottled lime juice and lemon juice are acceptable when used in small quantities for a dish, but only when the flavor profile is not reliant upon it.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The First Amendment is meant to protect people from the government telling them what speech and ideas are acceptable.
    Scott Nover, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Fairish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairish. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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