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 Many traditional retailers in shopping centers ended strict provisions in their leases preventing fitness tenants from locating nearby. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026 Accessibility All public areas, including the main entrance, pool area, spa, fitness center, restaurants, and meeting spaces have accessible routes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026 They were hit with a major setback last week through Rodri’s injury, but the good thing is Frenkie De Jong got back to fitness just in time. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026 Australian fitness coach Khiana Smith said in a TikTok video that she was hospitalized after developing a severe headache and sensitivity to light. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 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
  • The Yakima County resident, who had previous health conditions, was exposed to avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle and had been hospitalized.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Warren, a longtime progressive ally of el Sayed, cast the Michigan Democrat as a candidate voters could trust to stand up to wealthy interests and corporate lobbying, contrasting his record in public health with the influence of money in Washington.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Several candidates argued that a board focused on teaching residents best practices to maintain clean water, the local tree canopy and growing plants and food could surge back to relevance.
    — Beth Kassab, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
  • During Morris’ tenure, Pixar’s feature films have generated more than $12 billion at the global box office, continuing a legacy of critical acclaim and cultural relevance.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The shift is tied to broader wellness behavior, with younger consumers folding emotional well-being into daily self-care.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • Professional services consultancy Deloitte has access to the voting data to ensure the validity and fairness of the process.
    — Nathan Tavares, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Several of the field’s top scientists described marketing by IFG and other clinics selling the technology to patients of advanced maternal age — 35 and older — as misleading and questioned the validity of their claims.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • That was only possible due to the strength of Ossoff and Cooper, who both raised gobs of money and put away their opponents weeks ago.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In Ossoff, Democrats were buoyed by a candidate who won respect at home even from some Republican officials for the strength of his constituent services.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • Many commenters highlight her controversial actions, such as an incident at a theater, and question her suitability as a representative.
    — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The new plantings have been selected for their suitability with the sunlight patterns that changed with the construction and include blackhawks big bluestem, great globe thistle, sea holly, and black-eyed Susans.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • And if there is a credible question about a speaker’s appropriateness, the library should investigate and act rationally based on actual evidence.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • As many as 11 sketches were removed, including a self-referential skit in which David Mitchell and Robert Webb joked about the appropriateness of Blackface while in Blackface.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • Indeed, Laster’s 142-page opinion concedes the legitimacy of SB 21 and its applicability to this case.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The general applicability became clear over the subsequent years.
    — Karl Deisseroth, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of applicability

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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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