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Recent Examples of befits
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.
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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
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
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Mirae isn’t exactly inexpensive, but the level of service befits a much higher-dollar restaurant.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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
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
There is no color associated with a fiesta, apart from maybe all the colors, as befits a party.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Mirae isn’t exactly inexpensive, but the level of service befits a much higher-dollar restaurant.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befits
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While some cleansers strip skin of moisture while purifying pores and removing dirt and oil, this one does the opposite, according to shoppers.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The 37-year-old scores in bunches and does it efficiently, Redick said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its interior slit pocket fits any phone size up to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and its gold hardware clasp and flap top keep belongings secure while on the go.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bain would immediately give the Dolphins an elite, powerful edge defender who mauls blockers in front of him and fits the 4-3 base defense coach Jeff Hafley wants to play as a traditional defensive end.—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He's taken a step back from touring and relearned how to create music in a way that suits his condition, including a new approach to playing the guitar.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Transferring them into a coordinated set of vessels — glass, ceramic or matte white, whatever suits your taste — turns the everyday into something that looks intentional.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sajak, who is the daughter of former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak and serves as the show's social correspondent, was previously linked to Scottish actor Ross McCall.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The plate serves as the structural interface between the ground and the main vessel, which contains the reactor core and steam generator.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Befits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befits. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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