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Recent Examples of befit
Both teams threw punches befitting of the moment before halftime.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
De Tomaso teased images of its creation last year, a $1.6 million hypercar, or supercar, with decidedly nostalgic looks that befit a marque whose peak was decades ago.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
The summertime soiree will bring big names from the worlds of politics, tech, and entertainment to one of the world’s most romantic locations for a weekend that is sure to befit the billionaire and his bride.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Sweeney pulled out the year-round shoe staple to show off an enduring fashion combo befitting either daytime interviews or nighttime soirees: boots and skirts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
De Tomaso teased images of its creation last year, a $1.6 million hypercar, or supercar, with decidedly nostalgic looks that befit a marque whose peak was decades ago.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
The summertime soiree will bring big names from the worlds of politics, tech, and entertainment to one of the world’s most romantic locations for a weekend that is sure to befit the billionaire and his bride.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Sweeney pulled out the year-round shoe staple to show off an enduring fashion combo befitting either daytime interviews or nighttime soirees: boots and skirts.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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But unlike the post-Enron era when adding one qualified financial expert sufficed, the AI revolution demands something far more radical: every director must become AI literate, or risk becoming a liability in the intelligence age.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Several roster holes to fill and if a long term option isn't ideal then a short term,stop gap move may suffice.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Dedicated to being inclusive and providing options for all women, regardless of their size, EBY uses separate fit models for missy and plus sizes to ensure garments fit all customers perfectly.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Listening and open communication are essential in designing a floor plan that fits your family's unique lifestyle and future needs.—
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The tune served as the second official promotional cut from A Rush of Blood to the Head, Coldplay’s sophomore album.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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County officials are opening up several police department station lobbies and community rooms to serve as cooling centers.—
Irit Skulnik,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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While the audience members could still speak on the item about to be deferred, Rodriguez said, doing so would mean the public wouldn’t have the chance to address commissioners if the item ever came up for an actual vote at a future meeting.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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The way to do it is with judicious use of strong contrast colours, and that’s exactly what Nike has done here, with those pinks, blues and reds underneath the armpits and down the side of the shorts.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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It’s especially suited to wavy and looser curl types looking for soft hold and frizz control.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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The Waterpik Aquarius has 10 pressure settings to suit various sensitivities.—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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