felicitousness

noun

Definition of felicitousnessnext
as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting guests remarked on the perfect felicitousness of the rose garden as a site for a June wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for felicitousness
  1. relevance
  2. fitness
  3. appropriateness
  4. validity
  5. usefulness
  6. suitability
  7. happiness
  8. applicability
Noun
  • Nike has global scale, athlete relationships, product history, distribution reach, and cultural relevance that most companies would love to have.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Chief Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander questioned the relevance of bringing in Oliver as a witness.
    — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Looking forward, the exclusive use of domain data and task training also establishes the validity of bespoke DSLMs for complex, audited agentic work.
    — Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Bangkok has argued that 25 years and five rounds of formal talks under the 2001 MOU produced no real progress, and that the framework had simply outlived its usefulness.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, an Inglewood Democrat, is carrying the measure for a coalition of public safety unions, which argue that the reform has saved billions of dollars and has outlived its usefulness.
    — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Access is expanding, but suitability and transparency still matter.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Other cities, including New York City and Boston, also administer gun-licensing systems with subjective moral-character or suitability standards.
    — George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • In a way, playing baseball helps bring happiness to those going through tragedy, Rojas said.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The image is powerful — a dog sprinting across green grass, the quintessential picture of canine happiness.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.
    — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
  • Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of applicability
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“Felicitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/felicitousness. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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