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Recent Examples of befit
The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
But the meagreness of the world befits its protagonists, both of whom become stuck in certain phases after failing to come to grips with their formative traumas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
But the meagreness of the world befits its protagonists, both of whom become stuck in certain phases after failing to come to grips with their formative traumas.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
Verb
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The story follows Frederic Henry, a young American ambulance driver serving in Italy who is wounded during the war and falls in love with the British nurse Catherine Barkley.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Shares in Autodesk, which mainly serves industries like construction and architecture, have fallen by almost 20%.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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This button-down shirt is well-suited for officewear thanks to its pinstripe design — a polished take on the trend that works with everything from slacks to midi skirts.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Scientists are turning to conservation genomics — sequencing DNA to identify organisms with traits suited to survive climate extremes.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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The advantage that Republicans might hope to obtain by this November, could, hypothetically, grow even more if the Democrats did nothing before 2028.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Isn’t that what a team captain would do?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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