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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
many voters feel that the womanizing governor has not acted in a befitting manner for someone who serves as the state's chief executive
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a befitting reply to a civil question
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as in fitting
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Recent Examples of befitting
Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Yet without the reigning NBA MVP and their defensive anchor, the Thunder forced the Grizzlies to crumble in a way befitting of this series.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Once more, Becerra was the focal point of attacks, befitting his newfound status as the candidate to beat.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
For one, there's his unique physique, more befitting a runner of longer distances.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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Potential asylum seekers had no proper access to legal advice, and some people were held for weeks, much longer than the three days that the law allowed.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Most Red Raiders feel that Texas Tech does not get its proper piece of all of that Permian Basin revenue, which flows legally, and freely, to Texas A&M and the University of Texas; those rights bloat A&M to UT’s respective endowments to the billions, while Tech only gets millions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The fourth-quarter comeback was incredibly appropriate.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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The most appropriate action is to drive to the closest shelter available.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Be sure door and window screens are tight-fitting and in good repair.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Assemble the slab by rolling out the dough, wrapping it around a rolling pin, and gently fitting it inside a 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But the short stay stretched into a month, and the once-polite guest turned rude, demanding and increasingly hostile, according to Vanity Fair.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after their team again failed to mount a threat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Sand was delivered in eight truckloads on Wednesday, and then spread across the arena floor to build a sand court that is suitable for the world’s best beach volleyball players.—
Jason Stromberg,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The trial was repeatedly delayed because of difficulties finding suitable translators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the Scottish team featured Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Billy Bremner and Joe Jordan, that was a relatively respectable result.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Being on man time and being respectable.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The singer and talk show host wore a light-wash, relaxed-fit pair on a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, proving the breezy silhouette is every bit as warm-weather-friendly as your favorite sundress.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Draper previously told The Times that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but remained fit to serve on the bench.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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