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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2
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
Many also see them as part of a holistic self-care routine, alongside diet, fitness and mental well-being.
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Day pass access provides access to the outdoor pool and hot tub, plus beach access and a fitness center.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
The lower level is designed for maximum fun: a bespoke (and soundproof!) theater room, fitness area, and flexible bonus space combine to offer a balance of relaxation and recreation.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
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Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Day pass access provides access to the outdoor pool and hot tub, plus beach access and a fitness center.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
The lower level is designed for maximum fun: a bespoke (and soundproof!) theater room, fitness area, and flexible bonus space combine to offer a balance of relaxation and recreation.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title.
—Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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The British Royal family health issues have been a major discussion point for what feels like the last year or so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 June 2025
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Under the changes, the only people who will be recommended for COVID-19 vaccines are those over 65 and people with existing health problems.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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What distinguishes valuable insight is not its novelty of origin, but its clarity, coherence and relevance.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Her analysis demonstrates Douglass’s historical foresight, reinforcing his ongoing relevance.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
4 July 2025
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The attentive therapists at Greenhouse Spa & Salon, an excellent wellness center.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Loved by celebrities and the wellness set, bone broth is made by slowly cooking bones, cartilage, and tendons of animals (all of these are very rich in type 1 collagen, which is the most beneficial for skin, nails, and hair).—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The development of the Green Claims Directive, legislation that could require businesses to verify the validity of environmentally friendly claims made in marketing, has been placed on hold.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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This comprehensive screening continues throughout the validity period of the visa.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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While Mercury in Leo encourages you to prioritize your happiness on a daily basis, Saturn in Aries brings structure to your finances and sense of security.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Bhutan has become famous for its different approach to governance, which has been admired in the West, for example calculating gross national happiness or mandating that 60% of the country remain forested.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Aplin tells New Scientist that the research points to the usefulness of future efforts to monitor electrostatic discharges from satellites.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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For the test voyage, Kaifu et al. selected the Ryukyus strait between Taiwan and Yonaguni Island, where there are no effective tailwinds, the Kuroshio current flows northward, and the target island is not visible for more than the first half of the voyage, limiting its usefulness for navigation.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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These trends are accelerating, and organizations will continue to feel pressure to deliver a new standard of relevancy and personalization for end users—and to set themselves apart from their competitors.—
Andrew Davidson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are concerns that these products will lose relevancy in the quickly-advancing world of AI – and Nvidia has already started shipping out the model’s successor, Blackwell.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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