as in befitting
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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As befitting someone who was born in Greece and then moved to France as a boy, Perakis-Valat’s approach to beauty is democratic.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026 -
Hindley has raced aggressively so far, befitting a man whose contract is up this season.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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With a cleaner-fitting trio of backs, McLaughlin and Badie both have a tough road to the roster.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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But the smaller hardcover has the benefit of fitting into nearly any bag.—
Adam Messinger,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Pritzker has proposed a social media tax projected to bring in about $200 million from large tech companies doing business in Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
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Transfer to the refrigerator before serving to give it time to chill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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After serving seven terms in the House, the maverick Massie was defeated in a May 19 race by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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“Beseeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseeming. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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