APPROPRIATENESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

appropriateness

noun

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 And yet, the shows are also wildly different, not just in terms of the age appropriateness of their content. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 After a presentation and discussion on April 14, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations. — Miami Herald, 9 July 2026 Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care. — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 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

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Noun

State law requires housing providers to justify such denials by identifying a connection between the crime and the applicant’s suitability as a tenant.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Along this line of regulatory oversight and licensing comes consumer protection and suitability.

— Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
As Nora’s speech and Catherine’s kind moments suggest, characters’ actions don’t consistently reflect their overall moral stance, which is often based on misunderstandings and falsehoods, its validity unknowable even to them.

— Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
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.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of applicability

Noun

But as the risks posed by climate change have become more acute, this omission has limited the National Climate Assessment’s usefulness for leaders in business and government who might want – or need – to use it.

— Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of relevancy

Noun

The natural resistance of water helps build strength while improving cardiovascular fitness.

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
The circular open-air gym perfectly frames the ocean from its second-story perch and is outfitted with sleek wood and stainless steel free weights from luxury fitness equipment brand Pent.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

The strongest works in The New Grotesque ingloriously depict the female body as qualified and discarded in equal measure, a battlefield on which wars over propriety are fought.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
Some are in-house, propriety applications developed by larger companies.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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