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Recent Examples of befit
McIlroy’s fight to the finish was as heart-wrenching, thrilling and golf-schizophrenic as humanly possible, befitting a man who made 11 trips to Augusta with golf immortality looming over his every step.
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Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The Frick Collection celebrated its reopening Monday night with a black tie gala befitting its glorious surroundings.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Climbing the ladder is a laborious process that befits its name.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
Maariv is completed with recitation of the Hallel prayer, as befitting any joyous holiday.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The Frick Collection celebrated its reopening Monday night with a black tie gala befitting its glorious surroundings.
—Bettina Zilkha, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Climbing the ladder is a laborious process that befits its name.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
Maariv is completed with recitation of the Hallel prayer, as befitting any joyous holiday.
—Rabbi Steve Roth, Sun Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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Standard driver's licenses that aren't REAL ID-compliant will no longer suffice for these purposes, though passport books or cards will remain acceptable forms of identification.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
5 May 2025
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Alternatively, if passengers have a passport, that will suffice.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Walker rushed for 864 yards and 10 touchdowns in the Big 10 and should be able to fit nicely in Cincinnati’s offense with Brendan Sorsby.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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The top draft pick for 2025 will wear the new shade as a symbol of how to go after what fits you personally—not just what’s trending.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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Sail-away parties are often held when departing destinations, like a variety of personal pizzas being served while leaving Naples, Italy.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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These big-batch BLTs are easy to make and universally beloved—serve them with plenty of chips and potato salad.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Like the Kearns have done, families could split into different rooms, as well, depending on the age of their children.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Among Democrats, 90% disapprove of Trump’s higher education tactics, as do 65% of Independents.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Those conditions suited him better than the slop at Churchill Downs in the Derby.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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Real leadership doesn’t need a stage, which suits introverts like me just fine.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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