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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriateness
Noun
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Preparing for the Inevitable Consumption and Redistribution of Content by AI-Powered Search Engines The era of generative engine optimization (GEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) is here, so a retailer’s accuracy, relevance, completeness, and consistency are more important than ever.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025 -
Last season, UConn was 9-4, beating North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl, the program enjoying success and relevance that had been missing for more than a decade.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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The rapper’s attorneys questioned the validity of the search warrants that police obtained to round up the evidence.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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The final outcome of the race, which was the last remaining unsettled election of the 2024 cycle, seemed uncertain for months as Griffin challenged the validity of about 65,000 ballots cast in the race over various issues.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
7 May 2025
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These two veterans of a long, bloody war have mostly outlived their usefulness to their respective causes.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The future usefulness for residents and visitors ultimately will depend on speed, frequency, and how rail compares with driving, said RTD board member Karen Benker, who attended the meetings in Washington, D.C.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
11 May 2025
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But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The two young stars for the team have had flashes, but there has not been enough consistency to push them into offensive relevancy.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Think a 24-hour concierge, a 2,600-square-foot fitness center, and a residents’ lounge.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 May 2025
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The accommodation includes heated outdoor pools and hot tubs, as well as an onsite fitness center and airport shuttle, with quick access to Springdale’s excellent dining scene—more on that below.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Questions of fairness The law commands respect, and courtesy and propriety are always in order.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2025
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As the century moved on, the Times became a totem of middle-class culture and propriety.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Appropriateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appropriateness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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