as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
questioned the appositeness of such racy illustrations to a serious text on human sexuality
Synonyms & Similar Words
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appositeness
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Common Sense Media's Risk Assessment of AI Toys Common Sense Media tested three popular AI toys on the market for technical performance, content safety, developmental appropriateness, privacy practices, and attachment risks.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Then, last January, the City Council voted for a certificate of appropriateness that paved the way for the Tin Shop building to either be relocated or demolished in the future.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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After years of building, the business becomes proof of competence and relevance.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry rewards relevance, star power and personal branding.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The ownership could argue, with validity, that unpopular decisions have worked in the past.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nearly a year later, consultants still had questions about the validity of data the department is reporting, and called for a full-time external auditor to verify the figures.—
Sierra Pfeifer,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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These musical moments turn into flights of fancy where the director fully embraces the medium’s aptness for whimsy.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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As more people and businesses accept Bitcoin as a form of payment, a store of wealth, or as a core element of the larger crypto system, its usefulness naturally grows.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Many hardware platforms these days benefit from software updates long after the initial purchase price, upgrading capability and usefulness.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The only reference in the Common Interest Community Association Act, or CICAA, to $100,000 relates to the exemption standard for small common interest communities from applicability of CICAA.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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To demonstrate the industrial applicability of the technology, the team has built a 3-kilowatt (kW) prototype system.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
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Many of them played a key role in taking the Hurricanes out of mediocrity and back to national relevancy.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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One of the film’s key emotional punches comes when Rachel questions Gustav about her suitability to star in his movie.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Appositeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositeness. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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