as in suitability
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
visitors remarked on the appropriateness of window boxes on the cottage, noting they gave it a quaint, cheerful look
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Recent Examples of appropriateness
Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
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Bruce Roffe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
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Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
According to council members who supported the decision, concerns included the appropriateness of the program for children and its potential impact on attendance by some families.
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Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Participants prioritized scientific and medical accuracy, clarity, ease of pronunciation, avoiding stigma, and cultural appropriateness.
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Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
The appropriateness of that support is measured according to the user type and/or previous search behavior.
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Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
This week, the 11-member Historic and Design Review Commission unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase, an important requirement the city had to secure before applying for other permits and awarding a construction contract.
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Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.
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Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Bruce Roffe,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
—
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
According to council members who supported the decision, concerns included the appropriateness of the program for children and its potential impact on attendance by some families.
—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Participants prioritized scientific and medical accuracy, clarity, ease of pronunciation, avoiding stigma, and cultural appropriateness.
—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
The appropriateness of that support is measured according to the user type and/or previous search behavior.
—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
This week, the 11-member Historic and Design Review Commission unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase, an important requirement the city had to secure before applying for other permits and awarding a construction contract.
—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.
—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriateness
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According to the results, no evidence of irritation or sensitization was observed, supporting the product’s suitability for sensitive skin under test conditions.
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This meant investors could ask questions and be given at least some measure of suitability advice.
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
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Its relevance was just too important to go amiss.
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Universities are built to think carefully about consequences, to weigh ethics, validity, unintended effects and long-term implications.
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Maybe there's validity to the idea that every loss doesn't need to be a lesson.
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Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
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Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups.
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Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
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The dataset is a byproduct of usefulness.
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If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.
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Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.
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Reserving Lounge Chairs Planning to wake up early and claim lounge chairs in a prime location on the pool deck with your towels and personal belongings—and then head off to the fitness center, breakfast and to a cupcake decorating demonstration before making your way back to actually use them?
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Top-of-the-line treatments like volcanic hot-stone massages and rejuvenating facials are available, but so is a steam room, sauna, relaxation room, terrace, and small fitness center.
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At first glance, the three-part tonneau case sits with conservative propriety on the wrist.
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The second agreement precludes the Justice Department or any other federal agency from investigating the propriety of that funding.
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“Appropriateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriateness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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