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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
Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The flight is usually accompanied by a champagne toast at the end of it all, which is a very befitting way to celebrate the memorable aerial journey.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Dior leaned into drama with bold designs that demanded attention—flourishes befitting their new creative directors.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The first half felt befitting of a pair of 0-2 teams.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025
The flight is usually accompanied by a champagne toast at the end of it all, which is a very befitting way to celebrate the memorable aerial journey.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Cher, the night’s musical guest, then appeared as his manager—a larger-than-life cameo befitting Yang, a comedian who’d begun his tenure facing what seemed like outsized expectations.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2025
Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Dior leaned into drama with bold designs that demanded attention—flourishes befitting their new creative directors.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a chic, vacation-appropriate alternative that travels beautifully.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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This is not meant to provide Nix with an excuse, but an appropriate frame of reference.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Atkins determined that the patients visited Jenkins’ practice several times to address complaints of pain and ill-fitting prosthetics, but Jenkins and his practice failed to appropriately treat them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a back lot at Dodge Memorial County Park, a deputy spotted a car fitting that description.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This said, the movers were very polite and respectful and removed all of the excess packing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Among her trio of old friends on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, Kate is the polite peacekeeper.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Education Department advised borrowers to use a Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator to estimate their monthly payment amount, determine their eligibility for repayment options, and choose a new plan suiting their goals and needs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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While used in everything from suiting to hats to outerwear, the fabric’s most enduring expression is the tweed jacket, often in rich patterns including herringbones, glen plaids, and checks.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But after a transfer of ownership and a revamp of the voting body, the Golden Globes TV awards have gotten positively respectable.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rookie Andres Borregales made 27 of 32 attempts, a respectable mark.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So does your next-door neighbor with Type 2 diabetes and your fit-fluencer friend.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zirkzee struggled with injury during pre-season after fighting to get fit for last season’s Europa League final.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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