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Recent Examples of befits
No matter how much someone disagrees with recent decisions by the high court, threatening to subordinate judicial independence to the whims of a political party befits a banana republic.
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Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Nevertheless, as befits a film partly backed by Wim Wenders’ Road Movies, this deploys an eclectic soundtrack and lashings of backlighting and magic hour cinematography to help capture the uncanny feeling of being a European stranger in a strange land of enchantment out west.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
For most people, anger comes and goes and usually befits the situation at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 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
Press coverage has been strong across the board — from back-to-back performances on The Jimmy Fallon Show to their massive live comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, to the Netflix documentary — all of it adds up to a comeback that truly befits their status.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Washington Post Editorial Board, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
As befits a logical proof, Gödel’s argumentation was very abstract and high-level.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026
Nevertheless, as befits a film partly backed by Wim Wenders’ Road Movies, this deploys an eclectic soundtrack and lashings of backlighting and magic hour cinematography to help capture the uncanny feeling of being a European stranger in a strange land of enchantment out west.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
For most people, anger comes and goes and usually befits the situation at hand.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 27 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
Press coverage has been strong across the board — from back-to-back performances on The Jimmy Fallon Show to their massive live comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, to the Netflix documentary — all of it adds up to a comeback that truly befits their status.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befits
Verb
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But why buy brand new items when an old pillowcase suffices?—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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That rationale for military power no longer suffices.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Rebecca Makkai’s 2018 historical fiction novel The Great Believers, certainly comes to mind, as does Hanya Yanagihara’s 2023 novel To Paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Her multi-club network carries a lot of clout, as does her wealth.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Chef Sébastien Blin gives British classics a Riviera twist, which fits the room’s mix of influences.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Rogers suits what Chelsea are looking for in the market for a variety of reasons.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The comfy sectional sofa naturally suits garden party mingling, and even comes with a complementary coffee table that’s equally weather-resistant.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Police and fire rescue experts say this is also serves a reminder to always wear personal flotation devices in and around rivers, creeks, ditches and lakes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The spa serves as a sanctuary for adults looking to relax, and golfers can disappear for the day at the 18-hole course designed by the legendary Donald Ross.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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“Befits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befits. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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