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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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2
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
Mark Kremer, National Review, 5 July 2025
With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, the Fins’ 27-21 home victory over the still-winless New York Jets was pyrrhic, at high cost, befitting this difficult Miami season still in need of rescue.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Like all birthdays, the nation’s is an origin defining that to which one belongs, and so July 4 is a befitting day to examine our national identity and identity crisis.
—Mark Kremer, National Review, 5 July 2025
With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Verb
By comparison, campaign two felt more scattered and improvisational (befitting a D&D game).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Still, the Fins’ 27-21 home victory over the still-winless New York Jets was pyrrhic, at high cost, befitting this difficult Miami season still in need of rescue.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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When using hydrogen peroxide, wear protective gloves and eyewear to avoid irritation, ensure proper ventilation, and never mix it with bleach, ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaning agents.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That said, shoppers note that the sweater is tight-fitting and recommend sizing up for a looser fit, similar to Paltrow’s knit.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The only player fitting the indictment’s description is Anthony Davis.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The listener is no longer an outsider from the polite world of public broadcasting, or podcasting, but a tired factory worker longing for relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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One that isn’t slurred together from such a familiar combination of backwater lawlessness, faux-polite menace, and profoundly sweaty animal metaphors.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If an item is too large for the washing machine or dishwasher, the non-toxic power of steam is often a suitable alternative.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cranberries grow in standard gardens, pots, or any place that’s suitable for blueberries.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is a collection that showcased the American designer’s ability to intertwine tweedy suiting with rich velvet dresses, antique ivory and gold finishings, and glamorous eveningwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meghan Markle exchanged power suiting for elevated business casual dressing in pieces by Ralph Lauren on Friday for her speaking engagement with Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival in New York City.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The only club with a losing record is the Minnesota Vikings, who are a fairly respectable 3-4.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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By most accounts, Hooch was a fairly respectable businessman, but he was convicted of murder after shooting the popular banker and stealing $20.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More than 110,000 people have watched that video so far, and to this day, a stray commenter still occasionally sees fit to leave a snide remark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Following disappointing earnings results, the focus will be on building a future-fit portfolio with an attractive growth footprint.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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