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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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 main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
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Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
An internet personality with millions of followers, Peters pushes looksmaxxing, which is the practice of maximizing physical appearance through various methods, ranging from improved grooming and fitness to extreme, sometimes dangerous, techniques, like surgery.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Over time, that consistent movement can boost energy levels, help with weight management and support overall fitness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Redeem Bilt Cash for dollar-for-dollar value toward fitness classes, hotel bookings, Home Delivery orders, Lyft rides, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
An internet personality with millions of followers, Peters pushes looksmaxxing, which is the practice of maximizing physical appearance through various methods, ranging from improved grooming and fitness to extreme, sometimes dangerous, techniques, like surgery.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Over time, that consistent movement can boost energy levels, help with weight management and support overall fitness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Redeem Bilt Cash for dollar-for-dollar value toward fitness classes, hotel bookings, Home Delivery orders, Lyft rides, and more.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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But those programs run up against systemic challenges and the health conditions that disproportionately affect Black women, according to Montgomery.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Focus on adjustments that are necessary to protect your time and support your health.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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How much money could Charlotte bring to the table for roster construction, staff salaries, operating expenses, and anything and everything that could rejuvenate the 49ers’ program and kickstart its return to relevance?—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yet the stumbles under Davis that would’ve qualified as successes elsewhere struck at the core identity of a program with national brand-name relevance and ties to some of the sport’s biggest names like Smith, Williams, James Worthy, Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The meaning of wellness travel has expanded to include everything from somatic meditation to hormone replacement therapy and grief counseling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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As with most wellness trends, bone broth is nothing new.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The validity of this is not scientifically proven and requires further research.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Olivier isn’t challenging the validity of his conviction to get relief or to seek monetary damages, Justice Elena Kagan wrote.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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His teammates often marvel at his strength both in the weight room and in team drills.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rising redemptions The recent spike in redemption requests across private credit has raised fresh questions about the suitability of the industry's higher-yielding, but less-liquid, vehicles for retail investors.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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He was granted parole under the state's Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years to receive a specialized parole suitability hearing.—
Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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Selecting the right songs for your family's commute involves considering the mood, energy, and appropriateness of the lyrics based on your child's age.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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More than two-thirds of companies don’t clearly disclose leave duration, and among those that do, fewer than 5 percent meet international standards for duration, pay and global applicability.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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