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Recent Examples of befit
Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
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Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
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Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate.
—Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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The story shot across social media, with Reddit users pointing each other to archived Factbooks and racing to set up and identify other sources of unbiased information that might suffice.—
Laurie Kellman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The story shot across social media, with Reddit users pointing each other to archived Factbooks and racing to set up and identify other sources of unbiased information that might suffice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, its slender base fits inside most cupholders and water bottle bags.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are a number of other guys that are leaders on the field that could have equally served in that opportunity.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s served alongside rice cooked with mushrooms and herbs, a clever mashup of Malaysian nasi ulam and Haitian djon djon.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each is gorgeously designed to reflect a distinct personality and suit a particular kind of magic.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The fact that the President is now signalling a messy retreat has nothing to do with insufficient lethality and everything to do with politics—in particular, the alarm in the global oil markets and the American public’s widespread opposition to the war.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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