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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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So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Add this popular accent chair with a mid-century look that suits any space and comes with a pillow for lower back support.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some stuff suits you better, some stuff doesn’t.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant also serves lunch specials daily, including platters with a choice of protein (chicken, salmon or, naturally, steak) with rice or quinoa and a side salad.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Befits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befits. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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