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Recent Examples of befits
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
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Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
SoFi leans into its Roman heritage, as befits America’s grandest and most expensive stadium; the imperial vibes are strong.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Nakase’s style of play befits the roster.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Co-founder Aaron Frescas told the Statesman that Nica, which will be located in the same building as Parker Jazz Club, befits a suave downtown evening.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Ballad of a Small Player has plenty of flash, as befits the story of a man whose everyday wear consists of jewel-tone velvet suits and silk ascots.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
As befits the mountainous setting, this is an excellent time to break out the Fair Isle motif.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
SoFi leans into its Roman heritage, as befits America’s grandest and most expensive stadium; the imperial vibes are strong.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
And, as befits this lively city, the bar stays open until 4 AM.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Nakase’s style of play befits the roster.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Co-founder Aaron Frescas told the Statesman that Nica, which will be located in the same building as Parker Jazz Club, befits a suave downtown evening.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 3 Sep. 2025
Ballad of a Small Player has plenty of flash, as befits the story of a man whose everyday wear consists of jewel-tone velvet suits and silk ascots.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befits
Verb
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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No single material suffices to replicate that distinctive human texture.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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When an older condo building sits on valuable land in a desirable neighborhood, like Biscayne 21 does, developers often see it as an opportunity to tear down the old and replace it with a newer, more profitable luxury condo building.—
Catherine Odom
January 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Monday's announcement of new tariffs fits a pattern in which Trump plans to continue to deploy tariffs, possibly to the detriment of relations with other countries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The most important factor is how well a shoe fits your foot and stride, rather than the brand name.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Luger, the flavors are bold but beautifully restrained and the space has an easy warmth that suits anything from a quick dinner to a longer evening.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Create a budget-friendly TV stand with a custom DIY that suits your needs.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Use this time to think about what makes sense to offload that no longer serves your career.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The college serves an additional 3,253 professional skills training students through workforce development, job training, adult education and other programs.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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