fitness

noun

ˈfit-nəs How to pronounce fitness (audio)
Definition of fitnessnext
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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Relevance

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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 First Street Village, a 275-unit apartment complex built in 2023 that has ground-floor retail such as a wine bar, fitness center and pet groomer, got help from the city. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 The newer yachts have Technogym equipment, bringing another respected Italian luxury and performance brand into the fitness spaces. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 For additional steps, see our guide on how to stop health and fitness apps from using your private data. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Group fitness classes can make strength training more engaging while adding social connection and accountability. — Julia Landwehr, HEALTH, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fitness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
  1. health
  2. relevance
  3. wellness
  4. validity
  5. strength
  6. suitability
  7. appropriateness
  8. applicability
Noun
  • Why freeze eggs Elective egg freezing can offer more flexibility and control over reproductive health.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Many health workers have gone on strike to protest not being paid for their work since the outbreak was declared.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • In addition, the relevance of cell and animal studies depends on the dose, route of exposure, duration and how closely the study conditions reflect real-world use, said Mike Gruber, interim CEO for the Household & Commercial Products Association.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That structure makes coordination difficult, even with the Derby, Preakness and Belmont dependent on one another to preserve national relevance of the Triple Crown, the sports’ most recognizable product.
    — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • All of this good fortune heaped a mountain of pressure on Burke, who was then living in Virginia and working as an associate editor at Katie Couric Media, a fast-churning life-style site that traffics primarily in wellness and shopping content.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Apple cider vinegar has long been a wellness-trend main character—and for good reason.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • As the judge noted in her ruling, the ongoing controversy has as much to do with when and how the diagnostic gospels were compiled as the scientific validity of the ailment.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
  • As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Loss of muscle strength, medication side effects, neurological conditions, and changes in vision or balance can all affect gait.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The Agentic Fit And Value Impact Assessment This includes evaluation of individual workflows based on their intrinsic, technical suitability for AI execution (agentic fit) and their potential strategic business return (value impact).
    — Pranjal Saxena, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Diomande’s suitability for Mourinho goes beyond his attacking output.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • The article raises ethical questions about AI's role in detecting abuse or self-harm, age appropriateness, and its long-term impact on family dynamics, potentially becoming a generational mental health advisor.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Decisions should be based on educational value, age appropriateness, and professional review while ensuring parents, educators, and community members have a voice in the process.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2026
Definition of appropriateness
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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