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Recent Examples of befits
The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
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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
Some American viewers were pulled into it by a boring—and slightly embarrassing—poster of Harrison Ford, smirking in a suit, while a loyal Melanie Griffith clings to his shoulder and Sigourney Weaver, as befits her role of nemesis, gives a wicked smile.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—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
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
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
Some American viewers were pulled into it by a boring—and slightly embarrassing—poster of Harrison Ford, smirking in a suit, while a loyal Melanie Griffith clings to his shoulder and Sigourney Weaver, as befits her role of nemesis, gives a wicked smile.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—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
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
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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Annabelle Saco, 24, of Bloomfield, Michigan, does a combination of shopping online and at the mall – and she's seen an increase of shoppers her age in those spaces.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Parties by Panache does full event planning, including servers, bar, rentals, flowers, music, invitations and photography.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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Scent is all about personal preference, so choose a fragrance that suits your style.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wolf, who serves as president of AFGE TSA Local 1127, is hesitant to walk away from both the job that turned her life around and her role advocating for fellow officers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The event serves as a fundraiser for the FIT Foundation, an arm of the institute designed to uplifting the next generation of FIT students through scholarships and academic programs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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