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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 sufficing
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Recent Examples of befitting
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
This event slowly got upgraded from an Open to a Cup to a Slam over the course of the year, befitting the awesome facilities.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
With a bedroom blanketed in leopard-print carpet, the unit felt quite befitting of the Italian businessman.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
In this particular case, Johnson’s ugly goal was utterly befitting of the 2024-25 Europa League final.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Verb
But this was a different level, an elevated environment befitting the first-ever WNBA playoff game in the Bay Area.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
This event slowly got upgraded from an Open to a Cup to a Slam over the course of the year, befitting the awesome facilities.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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Rogers police sent out a news release Thursday about Act 557 of 2025, which allows people get their money back from the kiosks if people follow the proper procedures.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Equipment is not maintained in good repair or does not allow for proper adjustment (Condensation build-up inside of reach-in cooler).—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The agency later stated the animal was in good health, stress-free and receiving appropriate care from her handlers.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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And, restoring and maintaining the health of Florida’s 1,100 springs will require further study to tailor appropriate interventions to each one.—
Christopher F. Meindl,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Always speaking calmly with a polite smile and a distinct Italian accent, Bassetti could easily be described as an iron fist in a velvet glove.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The rather polite 47-year-old Englishman remained transfixed on the massive video board down the hill.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As comedians from Bill Burr to Kevin Hart were slammed for performing at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle said the Middle Eastern nation is actually more suitable for stand-up than the United States.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Garlic from the grocery store is not suitable for growing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Staub’s 5-quart model is perfect for baking bread, making soups, and roasting meats, thanks to its tight-fitting lid that retains moisture and seals in heat, oven-safe construction up to 500°F (including the lid), and ability to work on all stovetops.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Also not fitting the West’s preconceptions was the fact that most Soviet dissidents didn’t reject socialism.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The series boasted respectable special effects, cool early CGI spaceship design, and old-fashioned space escapades.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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When Sotheby’s rolled out a selection of Grateful Dead memorabilia in October 2021, a mango yellow T-shirt made in 1967 and featuring the band’s logo was expected to rake in a respectable $6,000 to $8,000.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The siblings each wore pants, and Max paired his with a relaxed-fit jacket while Emme wore a tailored blazer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Brad Marchand Acquired from the Boston Bruins in the most surprising deal of the trade deadline last season, Marchand instantly fit into the Panthers’ dressing room and became a valuable veteran during the Cup run.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But unfortunately, Pierce will not be suiting in the game after reportedly suffering a setback in his recovery from a concussion.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney and Dickson have been experimenting with more playful sartorial risks in the few months too; sailor chic via Coperni, subversive corporate attire with a pantsless suit and tie combo via Jean Paul Gaultier, and silky power suiting by Oscar de la Renta.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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