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Recent Examples of befits
The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.
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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
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
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
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
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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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corey Scher is a postdoctoral researcher at the Conflict Ecology laboratory at Oregon State University, which does satellite monitoring in conflict zones.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrew Chafin, a lefty who has bounced around to eight teams, has given Kwan fits, too.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the day builds, Mars challenges Jupiter, pushing you to do more than fits your capacity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Amangiri suits guests who want wellness paired with landscape and cultural immersion, and SHA Mexico is built for travelers who want structured medical programming with measurable follow-through.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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The trick is to work with your stylist to design something that suits your personal style.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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The aesthetic presentation also celebrates nature; a gnarled grape vine serves as a platter to display the amuses-bouches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Mark Mylod serves as executive producer and directed multiple episodes.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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