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verb

present participle of befit
as in sufficing
to be fitting or proper spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of befitting
Adjective
That’s the most telling difference between Biden, whose wisdom and judgment are undiminished by his age, and the former president, whose entire persona is a constant tantrum more befitting an out-of-control toddler than an erstwhile leader of the free world. Martin Dyckman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2024 Never before had a comic-book adaptation like this been concocted, distilling the narrative of the Caped Crusader down to his most iconic elements and presenting him with befitting adventures that still leave fans in awe to this day. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Verb
The Boulder Theater, long the red-carpet venue for BIFF that hosts its opening and closing nights, would likely hold screenings from both BIFF and Sundance, befitting the town’s collaborative spirit, Kathy Beeck added. John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025 Here’s a quick rundown of the game tonight, with a format befitting Sunday’s Academy Awards. Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for befitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
  • The parliamentarian is the chamber's adviser on its proper rules and procedures.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • There could be a defense explaining it and somehow providing the proper framework for understanding it.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Measurable: Evaluate reasoning quality by tracking consistency across different scenarios, measuring response accuracy under varying complexity levels, and assessing appropriate uncertainty expression rather than just confidence metrics.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The authorities in California and Los Angeles were taking the appropriate actions.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • Showing empathy and being polite, even in frustrating situations, can help de-escalate potential conflicts.
    Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
  • Dishes are refined but never polite, taking all the risks Cornerstone didn’t have the backing to take.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Housing advocates have cautioned that federal land is not universally suitable for affordable housing.
    Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The resulting narrative portrayed the workers as respectable, sober, disciplined homeowners and family men, while the Pinkertons became an external, extralegal threat.
    Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 15 June 2025
  • Even turnovers — Game 3 aside — have been a plus, with a very respectable 11.9 percent rate for the series.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • The opening shot of the episode nods to Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper — a fitting visual metaphor for what lies ahead.
    Buddha Lo, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • Whatever happens next, the World Cup is a fitting lens through which to understand Trump’s approach to the world, as a second-term Trump doctrine takes shape.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • These complaints, however, are one in the same: a kind of abject judgment on what audiences deem as acceptable for a public figure.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • Ask yourself: Will your product need sub-second response times, or is several-second latency acceptable?
    Junyu Huang, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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