Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • But a vendetta alone won’t suffice; leaders need a positive vision.
    Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With image and video content, screenshotting/recording or using any decent metadata editing tool will suffice to remove this information, too.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Kimbrel’s late-career journey has been long and almost confounding — not befitting a superstar of his quality.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Devers performed at a level befitting a nearly $30-million player, posting an OPS+ of 126 in 2023 and 142 in 2024.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Rio Indio reservoir project is a plan to create a new lake to feed the canal, increase water storage capacity, mitigate lower water levels and serve as a safety measure against future droughts.
    Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • As Variety previously reported, there are few better suited for the role of Kratos than Bautista.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Legal experts dispute Abbott’s claims that the ritual washing stations are discriminatory, with some saying his attack fits a pattern of anti-Muslim actions and rhetoric.
    Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Some suites intentionally feel cave-like and cocooning, which fits the atmosphere but may not suit everyone.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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