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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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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Most interesting is Cane’s prim and proper wife, Peyton (Danielle Campbell).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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Hollywood studios and craftspeople may be busy agonizing over the proper role of AI’s potential within the film industry, but Chinese studios aren’t slowing down.—
Mathew Scott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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District officials insist that their use of arts money has been legal and appropriate.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Localization testing helps ensure appropriate usage of region-specific currencies and symbols; attain correct display of textual content within buttons, menus or other UI elements; review adherence to local gambling regulations, such as betting limits, taxation, operational hours and more.—
Dzmitry Lubneuski,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Padilla ordinarily is a very polite guy, extraordinary civil — calm, soft-spoken, the opposite of an aggressive loudmouth.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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Gentle readers often ask Miss Manners how to respond to questions put to them for which there does not appear to be any polite answer.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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This new moon is particularly suitable for projects or processes that have to do with your well-being, your home, your family, or your emotional balance.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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Leadership in 2025 and beyond requires fitting humans, who supply feelings and ethics, together with technology that enhances the speed, reach, and uniformity of processes.—
Mark Minevich,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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The key for Niang, who enters a contract year during an era where elite shooting is quite invaluable, will be fitting into the team defense.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Others in the comment section sided with Tallulah and argued that her photos of her father are acceptable.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Celebrities from Kim Kardashian to Chrissy Teigan to Ari Lennox have been spotted wearing bralettes as shirts, making this a perfectly acceptable garment to wear under a crochet dress.—
Bianca Lambert,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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