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
The charges are deeply troubling and raise significant concerns about the individual's character and fitness to serve.
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Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Glasner also provided fitness updates for Evann Guessand and Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of Palace’s Premier League home match against Newcastle United on Sunday.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith-Schuster is marrying Laura Kruk, who is a fitness coach.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The amenities include two resident lounges, a co-working space and a fitness center.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Glasner also provided fitness updates for Evann Guessand and Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of Palace’s Premier League home match against Newcastle United on Sunday.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Smith-Schuster is marrying Laura Kruk, who is a fitness coach.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
The amenities include two resident lounges, a co-working space and a fitness center.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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He currently is listed as power of attorney for health and finances on her trust but that needs to stop.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of this pressure, the piece notes that Kennedy’s threat led more than 30 hospitals and health systems to terminate or limit gender-affirming services for minors, demonstrating concrete harm even absent formal legal changes.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Is there an example of real-world relevance that stands out above the rest?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Located on 4,000 acres in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, just a few miles from the US border, Rancho La Puerta has been a wellness destination since 1940, when founders Deborah and Edmond Szekely set out to open a summer health camp near San Diego.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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While body wisdom and alternative healing are framed as part of the Goop-conscious modern wellness movement, McDaniel explains that these practices are not new.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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There have also been a few ransom notes linked to the case, though their validity still remains unclear at this time.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family received numerous ransom notes since Nancy Guthrie was taken, and yet did not pay any ransom, which points to the police being unable to ascertain the validity of the notes or a lack of proof of life attached to them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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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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The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 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 25 Apr. 2026.
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