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
Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Your pandemic fitness purchase may come with a hidden risk.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Just ask 26-year-old Hunter McVey, a fitness model and influencer who suspects his OnlyFans account may have contributed to his own instant transformation into a primetime TV star.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
There are two courts at the JAM Center practice facility, and Gwath went back and forth between them Thursday, doing strength and fitness work on one, then participating in non-contact drills on the other.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Your pandemic fitness purchase may come with a hidden risk.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Just ask 26-year-old Hunter McVey, a fitness model and influencer who suspects his OnlyFans account may have contributed to his own instant transformation into a primetime TV star.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
There are two courts at the JAM Center practice facility, and Gwath went back and forth between them Thursday, doing strength and fitness work on one, then participating in non-contact drills on the other.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Baker immediately objected and said displaying the files and suggesting jurors would later receive them was improper unless their relevance to the defendants’ state of mind had first been established.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Television Academy announced the creation of the Legacy Award, recognizing a television program that has made a profound and lasting impact on audiences and sustained its relevance to society, culture and the industry.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2018, the UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County embarked on an effort to create a horticultural wellness program for memory care patients.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, millionaires are highly satisfied with their personal trainers, therapists and other professionals who help with their overall wellness and family care, rather than financial issues.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Overturning the validity of the IEEPA tariffs but doing as Katyal suggested and limiting the decision to prospective relief could thread an incredibly difficult needle.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts question the validity of these testing measures.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What’s your team’s greatest strength this season?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And that’s all without mentioning a run defense that flexed its strength against the Green Bay Packers, and a special teams group that is facilitating complementary football and more.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Excess heat is flowing from the north pole of Enceladus, hinting at a careful energy balance deep that may have kept the subsurface ocean stable over geologically significant timescales, boosting its suitability for life.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An argument over the appropriateness of the scene between Chase and Brown allegedly included an utterance of the N-word by Chase, which led to Brown storming off the set.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Dec. 2025
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Blanche defended the redactions, saying a team of more than two dozen lawyers conducted a second-level review to ensure their appropriateness.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 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,
3 Nov. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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