Thesaurus results for BEFITTED

befitted

verb

past tense of befit

as in suited

to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Recent Examples of befitted The novelty, for her, of being in a relationship nowheresville befitted the album’s titular concept. — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026 Piker’s inclusion befitted an era in which independent creators dominate. — Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 20 Mar. 2026 Parkinson was also rightly full of praise for Broadhead, whose all-round performance on Wednesday befitted his status as the club’s record signing. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2025 The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025

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Palm trees are especially suited to accommodating the vining growth of both dragon fruit and passion fruit.

— Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Glashutte Original This show model is particularly suited to Aspen with its concentrated luxury retail sector, affluent resident and visitor base, high-end hospitality, and walkable downtown.

— Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of suited

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This lack of choice pushed some buyers toward used cars to better fit their budgets.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The track itself required creative thinking — finding run-off areas with limited space, figuring out where to create a paddock to fit the trucks that haul in cars and equipment.

— Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of fitted

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Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony.

— Staff report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

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