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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
Anoosh Chaichy, a security guard and fitness enthusiast from north London, has now been revealed as the injured man in his 50s, UK newspapers The Standard, Manchester Evening News and the Daily Mail reported, citing police charges.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts CEO Alejandro Reynal makes fitness a priority in handling the pressure of leading the billion-dollar luxury hotel chain.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
In an update on Friday, the base said that all personnel have been accounted for and the fitness center will open for personnel requiring assistance.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Parks will be shaped like flip-flops and guitars, with a central activity hub including pools, a fitness center and concert space.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts CEO Alejandro Reynal makes fitness a priority in handling the pressure of leading the billion-dollar luxury hotel chain.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
In an update on Friday, the base said that all personnel have been accounted for and the fitness center will open for personnel requiring assistance.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Parks will be shaped like flip-flops and guitars, with a central activity hub including pools, a fitness center and concert space.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The team said the approach could also be used to design catalysts for other energy storage and conversion technologies, expanding its relevance beyond lithium-sulfur systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ballario’s video is unclear, explaining that Hirst’s relevance to the project, which is intended to celebrate McDonald’s 40th anniversary in Italy, is, in fact, irrelevant.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But wellness is expensive — and self-care shouldn’t break the bank.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Alongside these offerings, the practice incorporates alternative wellness options, recognizing that mental health often intersects with broader aspects of daily life.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kim, jailed since August, plans to appeal the ruling to South Korea’s Supreme Court as her legal team contests the investigation’s validity.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some hotels also have validity windows (for instance, travel within six to twelve months of your wedding).—
Shradha Shahani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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With the decision months away, the Navy’s choice will hinge on which design best balances stealth, range, payload, and carrier suitability for high-end conflict scenarios.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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The study is examining whether portions of the coastline meet criteria for national park designation, including significance, suitability and feasibility, along with the need for National Park Service management.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the city says the Historic Preservation Board should still weigh in on the project’s overall design and decide whether to grant the hotel a certificate of appropriateness, based on compatibility with the surrounding area and other criteria.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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This week, the 11-member Historic and Design Review Commission unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase, an important requirement the city had to secure before applying for other permits and awarding a construction contract.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
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These factors reduce the applicability and appeal to venture-style funding.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The research team also revealed that their strategy is a highly effective approach for improving not only the thermoelectric and mechanical performances of Ag2Se but also its applicability in curved or flexible energy harvesting devices.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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