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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
Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Solitude As befitting an eco-lodge, there are no cars on Tetiaroa, enhancing the experience of the pristine, peaceful paradise Brando envisioned decades ago.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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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
These protests were modest in scale and short-lived, befitting a spontaneous expression of frustration rather than a national rebellion.
—Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
The Solitude As befitting an eco-lodge, there are no cars on Tetiaroa, enhancing the experience of the pristine, peaceful paradise Brando envisioned decades ago.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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Hunting groups say this is an overestimation of deer numbers, and that the organization has never had a proper management plan.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Crew Socks Whether hot or cold, the proper cushioned sock can help regulate temperature in shoes and keep your feet extra comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Picking an airport-appropriate outfit is never straightforward.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Lower per-unit prices do not translate into lower total cost if utilization expands inefficiently or without appropriate indication.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Remove any jewelry or tight-fitting clothing.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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These form-fitting bottoms have an extreme flare that creates an eye-catching silhouette.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Jim Dickinson stepped in to produce and play a little piano, but Travis deemed the results too polished, too polite, too bourgeois.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
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Messy is a polite way to describe the silos of vitriol that have turned hate into a national pastime.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, invest in a professional headshot (often available through career development offices) and begin assembling a versatile professional wardrobe suitable for interviews and a variety of workplace settings.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This ultimately means that a suitable cathode must still be paired with it to create a complete battery cell.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Feb. 2026
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The collection features a mix of silk loungewear, soft knits and light tweed suiting appropriate for Southeast coast wearing.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That said, Bailey has put together a respectable season at a very young age.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Johnny Cash played Folsom Prison when respectable artists wouldn’t go near convicts.—
Richard P. Weigand,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Although, the other aspect of Takaichi’s rise that doesn’t exactly fit into the worldwide rightward drift is her hawkishness.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Best fit for our child Individualized education is paramount to our family.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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