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Recent Examples of befits
As befits the title, everything about American Classic feels old-fashioned, if not downright hokey.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 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
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
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 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
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
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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And a cougar attacks in a very different way than a bear does.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Of course, gold mining stocks also carry risks that physical gold does not, including operational costs, management decisions and broader stock market volatility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Minimalist doesn’t have to mean no flair—this pillow makes a name for itself with a circle silhouette, a twisted piping, and a leather material, resulting in a pillow that fits a minimalist palette while still delivering on plenty of personality.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The bright-eyed Redmayne really fits the part of a brainiac – especially in a story about one of our greatest minds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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It can be enjoyed warm or chilled, whichever better suits your schedule.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her bleach-bright ends offer a slight departure to the general interpretation, but one that still suits the narrative.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Arabesque serves Middle Eastern cuisine, while Il Frantoio dishes up Italian.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Qin, who also serves as the director of the bamboo center, said the team conducted more than 100 experiments guided by airworthiness standards.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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