beseem

Definition of beseemnext
archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • Aesthetic instinct alone does not suffice.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
  • If that 3-pointer with 11 1/2 to go doesn’t grab you, any one of his big buckets, steals or rebounds down the stretch would suffice as a turning point.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Once that’s done and completely turned off, use a small brush to clean around the disposal and inside it.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr spent most of Thursday’s pregame press conference doing his best to downplay multiple reports that Jonathan Kuminga requested a trade away from Golden State.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • During his time in Denver, Nix has reacted to criticism with calm befitting a coach’s son.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Now the teams are somewhat bunched together in play-in land, a neighborhood hardly befitting Greek royalty.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The shelter also had problems serving the existing community, taking in fewer animals due to difficulties moving them through adoption or rescue, and placing greater emphasis on caring for sick or injured animals.
    Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The project will serve as a pilot for the city’s Project Labor Agreement ordinance, with most construction performed by union workers.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Curtain bangs are hyper-customized to suit your face, not just to blend in.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The team can also suggest specific pavilion and villa types best suited to guests with mobility issues.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Unlike skinny jeans, this style is fitted through the thigh and keeps a consistent width through the ankle, resulting in a tailoredlook.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Tacvasen Lightweight Workout Jacket During her recent trip to Australia, Oprah was spotted wearing several wrinkle-proof, form-fitting athletic jackets.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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