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Recent Examples of befit
Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Dior leaned into drama with bold designs that demanded attention—flourishes befitting their new creative directors.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
As for the New Balance 2010, the model takes a more reserved approach with the iridescent effect which is befitting of the shoe’s throwback aesthetic.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Marty is looking safe for a Best Picture nom, but the tastemakers have seen fit to hand it the kind of consolation-prize awards —Best Editing honors from the New York film critics, Best Screenplay from the Los Angeles ones — befitting a second-tier contender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Huang puts on his trademark black leather jacket and appears to transform, donning not just the uniform, but also the body language and optimism befitting one of the foremost leaders of the artificial intelligence revolution.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
As for the New Balance 2010, the model takes a more reserved approach with the iridescent effect which is befitting of the shoe’s throwback aesthetic.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Dec. 2025
Marty is looking safe for a Best Picture nom, but the tastemakers have seen fit to hand it the kind of consolation-prize awards —Best Editing honors from the New York film critics, Best Screenplay from the Los Angeles ones — befitting a second-tier contender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025
Huang puts on his trademark black leather jacket and appears to transform, donning not just the uniform, but also the body language and optimism befitting one of the foremost leaders of the artificial intelligence revolution.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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An unexpected moment in November reminds you that chemistry won’t suffice in a connection that feels one-sided or unclear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
3 Nov. 2025
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McCarty was the only trainee in his class who also had to figure out how to adapt the demanding routine in a way that fit his disability.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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In a back lot at Dodge Memorial County Park, a deputy spotted a car fitting that description.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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As well as being used for entertainment events, the Brisbane venue will serve as a new home for the city’s Australian rules football team, the Brisbane Lions, as well as two cricket teams.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit further alleges she was served alcohol despite being underage.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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His keen playful writing combines magical realism, genre-busting humor, literary zip—and there are few people better suited to adapting Wilder than Ethan Lipton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Limón is known for having some of the country’s best beaches, with a spot to suit every beachgoer’s preferences.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The firm is also a member of this year’s Change the World list, which highlights companies that are doing social good through their business models.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Otherwise, Craig Breslow will have a lot of explaining to do.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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