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Recent Examples of befit
At his behest Aurangzeb—who disdained poetry—sent agents across India and Persia to assemble a literary circle befitting her.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
If there was ever a notion that profanity isn’t befitting of the nation’s highest office, that standard has largely eroded.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say she’s matched the primness of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was only photographed wearing pants a handful of times in her 70-year reign—but there’s undeniably been a shift toward more regal attire, befitting a future queen.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
April’s slate of new and returning TV, befitting an era of increasing economic and existential anxiety, looks at some of the defining issues of our time.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
If there was ever a notion that profanity isn’t befitting of the nation’s highest office, that standard has largely eroded.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
That’s not to say she’s matched the primness of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who was only photographed wearing pants a handful of times in her 70-year reign—but there’s undeniably been a shift toward more regal attire, befitting a future queen.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
April’s slate of new and returning TV, befitting an era of increasing economic and existential anxiety, looks at some of the defining issues of our time.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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My news will come from The Denver Post and other outlets, and that will have to suffice my desire to know how the teams are doing.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boutique hotels and luxury lodging abound—but for the traveler in search of ample square footage and a bit of privacy, a standard rental isn’t going to suffice.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Residents argue the project is too large, doesn't fit the neighborhood, and will worsen flooding in the area.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the company kept inventing products that fit a need in a changing nation.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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When ready to serve, taste asparagus salad and season with more salt and pepper if needed.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group says the centralized location near the bus stop will help the free market better serve residents in the surrounding cities.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Reached by a removable ladder, this could be used as a smaller bedroom, though doesn't include an egress window which is legally required for a bedroom, so would probably be best suited as a storage area.—
Adam Williams
April 19,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026
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That leaves Washington at a strange juncture, with widespread agreement among lawmakers that something should be done to address the issue of prediction markets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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LaCava said money is set aside for a complete repaving of Via Capri once utility work in the area is done.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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