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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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The first half felt befitting of a pair of 0-2 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
The first half felt befitting of a pair of 0-2 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
How to determine whether their in-season pivot to 13-personnel – three tight ends, one receiver, one running back – was a part of the long-term identity of the offense, or merely befitting the 2025 roster construction.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
For the entire 15-minute show, they’ve been contorted into pieces of furniture Lawson fabricated, pieces befitting something between an asylum and BDSM dungeon, and reminiscent of Allen Jones’s 1960s Pop sculpture series, which depicts fiberglass women in fetishware as home objects.
—Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Detainees at the black box sites, some of whom are seriously wounded, do not receive medical care, do not have access to proper toilet facilities and are not logged in official records, raising the chances of torture or even death, Aban said.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Go back long enough and pink was considered entirely appropriate for creating a commanding, masculine look.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kick flares work well here, but flowy, straight-leg pants feel a little more appropriate for our current moment.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Signature Round Deep Oven offers plenty of features that justify the investment, like its easy-to-clean enamel that resists chipping, dulling, and staining, a tight-fitting lid that helps circulate steam, and an ergonomic knob for effortless lifting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, cook the dish over low heat with minimal liquid, no stirring, and start with good ingredients.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The service The staff is efficient, polite, and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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This more loosely prescribed tradition stems partly from our big Southern families full of siblings and cousins, as well as partly from how Southerners are polite to a fault—and don’t ever want to leave anyone out.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ryan said Thursday that the man had been wearing orange booties issued by the county holding center, rather than proper shoes suitable for winter weather.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Surf here is at its peak from May to October, with breaks suitable for surfers of all levels.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The blue collar career, once a respectable path to home ownership and a stable family income, became something to escape rather than aspire to.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Though Disneyland Park’s littler and much younger sibling, the park has grown into a respectable offering, one that ranks among my favorite Disney parks in North America.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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How does the El Mencho operation fit Mexico’s strategy on cartels?—
Angélica Durán-Martínez,
The Conversation,
24 Feb. 2026
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Women’s clothes are measured on fit models who are assumed to have standard parts.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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