1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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2
as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
Located here is a spa, a fitness facility, and a swimming pool.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Family, friends and community members came together Thursday evening at the site of the crash, in front of Franklin dentist’s office, fitness center and day spa, to grieve, sing, pray, and place flowers at a memorial that has grown in Minaben and Krisha’s memory.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Romance could bloom during a work venture or a fitness class - never say never!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Family, friends and community members came together Thursday evening at the site of the crash, in front of Franklin dentist’s office, fitness center and day spa, to grieve, sing, pray, and place flowers at a memorial that has grown in Minaben and Krisha’s memory.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Romance could bloom during a work venture or a fitness class - never say never!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
This trending workout burns fat without intense exercise, according to fitness experts.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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New research suggests just one cup of beans daily could lower heart health markers or inflammation in people with prediabetes.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
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The total could be much more: A special message sent to lawmakers outlines as much as $900 million in rescissions to global health.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Beyond its military relevance, the area is recognized as the first landing place of Africans in the U.S. in 1619.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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This enables value in relevance, recognition and relationship.—
Zsuzsa Kecsmar,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Jas Schembri-Stothart, founder of Luna, a health and wellness app for teen girls, said 996 will drive young talent away from European startups.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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That’s in addition to its constant focus on wellness at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, which offers a holistic experience for each guest.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Even at centers where funds appear to have led to considerable research output, internal strife calls into question the validity of their work.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The White House statement also questions the validity of the pardons and commutations issued by Biden—especially his commutation of the sentences of 37 inmates on federal death row—echoing another Trump claim.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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On the services side, leisure and hospitality (38,000) and financial activities (20,000) provided some signs of strength.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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Harnessing a diversity of strengths, skills and knowledge lies at the heart of effective change management.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Joe has feelings for Georgia but swallows them for her happiness.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Rather than unmitigated communion, which describes putting others first while sacrificing your happiness and well-being, other-centeredness is based on the philosophical idea that everyone’s needs are equally valuable and that interpersonal connections matter deeply.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Over time, though, as circumstances changed, the usefulness of those crops came to an end, and they were abandoned and then forgotten… Until 2013.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But these officials, too, question the safety and usefulness of at least some vaccines, and seek to slow or stop their use.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
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Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo returns to the ring in search of a return to glory and relevancy.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The return to sustained relevancy –- something that seemed next-to-impossible for over two decades –- is new for younger fans who never saw the beloved ’90s90’s teams.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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