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Recent Examples of befit
But this was a different level, an elevated environment befitting the first-ever WNBA playoff game in the Bay Area.
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Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And the matchup presents a head-to-head befitting the occasion as the reigning Dutch champion hosts the defending kings of Belgium's top flight.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
While many other stars opted for the classic milky mani or dark red hues befitting the fall season, Lisa leaned into the princess vibes instead.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
And the matchup presents a head-to-head befitting the occasion as the reigning Dutch champion hosts the defending kings of Belgium's top flight.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
While many other stars opted for the classic milky mani or dark red hues befitting the fall season, Lisa leaned into the princess vibes instead.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
Verb
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So, unless you are headed off to war or want to come across as a total drama queen, the more casual mata ne (see you later) will suffice.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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If Evero and his defenders were looking to make a statement, that math should suffice.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s a lot to love about the Etronik weekender that fits up to three days’ worth of essentials, including all its handy separate compartments for dividing your clean and dirty (or wet and dry) clothes; plus, side and back-zipper pockets, too.—
Kayla Becker,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Petite shoppers will be glad to hear that the cozy bottoms are available in both a 22- and 30-inch inseam; the former is designed to fit those under 5 feet 4 inches.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kay Barnes, a former Kansas City mayor, is serving in the role temporarily, but the county legislature will soon vote on an interim executive to serve until November 2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sullivan and Quinn became fast friends, and Quinn went on to serve as a groomsman when Sullivan married his wife, Kate.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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But, to do you any good, squeezing the veins must propel the blood in the right direction, toward the heart.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney and Dickson have been experimenting with more playful sartorial risks in the few months too; sailor chic via Coperni, subversive corporate attire with a pantsless suit and tie combo via Jean Paul Gaultier, and silky power suiting by Oscar de la Renta.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Individually, more fast-break chances would suit him well.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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