apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.
apt quotations
happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.
a happy choice of words
felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.
a felicitous phrase
Examples of suitable in a Sentence
The dress was a suitable choice.
We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
Recent Examples on the WebThis content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 In soft cream fabric suitable for any interior design style, The Drew Chair also features three accent pillows and a 360-degree swivel base.—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024 Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.—The Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2024 In areas like Prospect Lefferts Gardens in Brooklyn, where 3-K programs are scarce, others are already bracing to not receive a suitable offer.—Troy Closson, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Investing in digital assets carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors.—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024 An important part of this process was developing a suitable prompt for the models.—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 23 Feb. 2024 There are some cases when a specific accommodation may not be suitable due to cost or the impact on the workforce, but your company (not you) bears the burden of proving an accommodation is a burden.—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2024 Recruiters work primarily for companies that pay them to find suitable candidates.—Gina Riley, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
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