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Recent Examples of befit
Ballad of a Small Player has plenty of flash, as befits the story of a man whose everyday wear consists of jewel-tone velvet suits and silk ascots.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
His slitheriness complements Madekwe’s smooth charisma as Oliver, befitting his star quality and masking cracks of insecurity beneath the surface at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
For her first non-fiction onscreen role, Aubrey Plaza is looking forward to delivering a portrayal befitting Heidi Fleiss.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
And pragmatic with a playful side — a blend befitting the son of one of the first female radiologists and a Hollywood set designer.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
His slitheriness complements Madekwe’s smooth charisma as Oliver, befitting his star quality and masking cracks of insecurity beneath the surface at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
For her first non-fiction onscreen role, Aubrey Plaza is looking forward to delivering a portrayal befitting Heidi Fleiss.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2025
And pragmatic with a playful side — a blend befitting the son of one of the first female radiologists and a Hollywood set designer.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
Verb
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In simple domains, best practices suffice.—
Thomas Lim,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Old routines no longer suffice, Libra.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With a cozy cottage feel, the Allwood Claudia Tiny Home Kit fits in anywhere from the woods, to the waterside, or even in your backyard (depending on your HOA).—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means having to cut jokes that don't fit his do-no-harm MO.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their propellants are a mixture of fuel and oxidizer, with metallic powders such as aluminum often serving as the fuel.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That includes salad and dinner plates, serving platters, pie plates, bowls, and more.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ford dropped it from the Explorer’s retail lineup, but continues to offer it in police vehicles, which benefit from its ability to power AC and other accessories without running the engine when parked, as patrol vehicles often spend lots of time doing.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Never follow your boyfriend to college, especially a seemingly mediocre college, as Belly does with Jeremiah to the fictional Finch.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Available in a few different wood tones, upholstery colors, and with or without storage drawers, this bed frame can easily suit a number of design styles and aesthetics.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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Soldiers can select modular components suited to their mission.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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