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
From the bands that grocers use to keep broccoli stalks together, to resistance bands which are used for fitness and physical therapy, colorful rubber bands for crafting, oversized bands for industrial use and specialty bands which can be used for do-it-yourself projects such as tie-dye.
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
As a result, regular planking can help with everything from everyday activities to sports performance, said Or Artzi, CPT, a lead group fitness instructor at Equinox and creator of the fitness platform Orriors.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
But what about a weekend fitness routine that is better than the unpredictability and potentially higher risk of participating in sporting events.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
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Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
As a result, regular planking can help with everything from everyday activities to sports performance, said Or Artzi, CPT, a lead group fitness instructor at Equinox and creator of the fitness platform Orriors.
—Danielle Zickl, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
But what about a weekend fitness routine that is better than the unpredictability and potentially higher risk of participating in sporting events.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The charitable organization funded by the Johnson & Johnson heiress is known for gifts to education, health and civic projects.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Power of Cinema Award honors an individual or organization whose actions through storytelling have advanced the significance and social relevance of film in today’s modern culture.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earn valuable welcome bonuses with a Chase card Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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But the Emmy Award-winning journalist and actress's wellness journey started years prior, after dealing with serious health issues.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new visa aims to loosen restrictions and enhance China’s global appeal, promising more generous terms such as longer validity periods and multiple entries.—
Peter Guo,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hoskins last week attempted to cast doubt on the validity of roughly 100,00 signatures gathered by the campaign.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Weekly physiotherapy sessions became part of their routine, and to their relief, Manolo began to regain a bit of strength.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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All that motion benefits bone strength, too.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Stone praised Pine’s range and suitability for the demanding role.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, the work investigated the suitability of boron isotope fingerprinting techniques for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, focussing on solid-state diffusion processes during boron release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Several weeks later, the OIG inspected the office with the city's Department of Law present and confirmed the items were in the office, prompting the OIG to underscore the necessity and appropriateness of the inspection.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 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,
20 Oct. 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
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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