1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
The mother of two has been on a fitness journey and the results are in—our good sis is snatched.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Walking is a low-impact exercise that can help people improve or maintain their current fitness level.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Researchers said this is an example of commensalism, an association between two species in which one benefits from the association without impacting the fitness of the other.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
That includes both indoor and outdoor pools, a sizable fitness center, a spa, and even a bowling alley.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Walking is a low-impact exercise that can help people improve or maintain their current fitness level.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Researchers said this is an example of commensalism, an association between two species in which one benefits from the association without impacting the fitness of the other.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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Gaza is decimated In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed − about half of them women and children − and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The fresh red bell peppers in this meal are packed with nutrients, especially vitamin C and A for the immune system and eye health.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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And finally, Payton Titus' look back 50 years later at Muhammad Ali's iconic fight in the Thrilla in Manila, and its relevance in 2025, is worth your time.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Increasingly, this question is a relic of the past, with little relevance to the present.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in healthcare, wellness, diseases, mental health and more.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every meal at Nobu was a reminder that wellness doesn’t mean deprivation.—
Lisa Greissinger,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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This assertion that Mary was a child of a well-to-do family might have some historical validity since this text was composed at a time when the poverty and celibacy of the Holy Family had become associated with her nunlike virtue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Intelligence officials have raised doubts regarding the validity of that document.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Linebacker Zaire Franklin could not care less about the Colts’ strength of schedule.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another important strength of the category may look at first like a contradiction.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, investment brokers must follow a suitability standard, which means that recommendations may be appropriate but not necessarily the best option.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The appropriateness tests that platforms like Saxo will implement serve as additional safeguards.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Property owners must apply for a special permit, called a certificate of appropriateness, to demolish a building on the local historic register.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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This high-temperature requirement has severely restricted the tech’s applicability, especially in compact or mobile systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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