beseeming

verb

present participle of beseem, archaic
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beseeming
  1. befitting
  2. fitting
  3. doing
  4. suiting
  5. serving
Verb
  • Argentina’s performance was not befitting of a defending champion.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • These platform sandals are campy, retro, bubblegum-scented, and chicly befitting to any look, even elevating a simple jean or skirt.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of befitting
Verb
  • Part of this magic is related to gold; some of Akoma’s most beloved friends and relatives literally have the precious metal within them and can pull it from inside to coat their skin like form-fitting liquid armor.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Jayson Tatum ditched the traditional suit jacket for a loose-fitting olive tank top and matching trousers, finishing the look with layered diamond chains and a watch.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of fitting
Verb
  • An easy way to keep your bones strong is doing weight-bearing exercises.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
  • One household’s squeeze may look nothing like its neighbor’s, but trace each far enough back and the same few fractures are doing the work.
    — Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of doing
Verb
  • Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Or Chloé’s spring 2005 separates—a semi-sheer tuxedo shirt, low-slung shorts, and a lightweight blazer, which seemed to Hamptonize suiting.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of suiting
Verb
  • Mattingly has since orchestrated a significant turnaround for the Phillies, now serving as their interim manager and coaching in the National League All-Star dugout.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Setencich arrived at Boise State in the spring of 1980, serving first as the defensive backs coach and then as the defensive coordinator.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of serving
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“Beseeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseeming. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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