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fitting

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verb

present participle of fit
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as in befitting
archaic to be fitting or proper we hardly know them, so for Christmas a simple card will fit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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as in accommodating
to make or have room for we can fit you in the booth if the rest of us squeeze closer together

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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective fitting differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of fitting are appropriate, apt, felicitous, fit, happy, meet, proper, and suitable. While all these words mean "right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance," fitting implies harmony of mood or tone.

a fitting end

When would appropriate be a good substitute for fitting?

While the synonyms appropriate and fitting are close in meaning, appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness.

an appropriate gift

When is it sensible to use apt instead of fitting?

In some situations, the words apt and fitting are roughly equivalent. However, apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination.

apt quotations

When might felicitous be a better fit than fitting?

The words felicitous and fitting are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful.

a felicitous phrase

When could fit be used to replace fitting?

While in some cases nearly identical to fitting, fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action.

fit for battle

Where would happy be a reasonable alternative to fitting?

The meanings of happy and fitting largely overlap; however, happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate.

a happy choice of words

In what contexts can meet take the place of fitting?

The synonyms meet and fitting are sometimes interchangeable, but meet suggests a just proportioning.

meet payment

When is proper a more appropriate choice than fitting?

The words proper and fitting can be used in similar contexts, but proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom.

proper acknowledgement

When can suitable be used instead of fitting?

Although the words suitable and fitting have much in common, suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands.

clothes suitable for camping

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fitting
Adjective
The pizza was a fitting celebration for the end of a 200-hour period of treating the river with a copper solution to eradicate the mussels. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025 For hair care, Swift keeps things just as luxurious with Christophe Robin’s Delicate Volumising Shampoo and Conditioner with Rose Extracts—a fitting choice for someone whose hair undergoes daily styling and sweating. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
The trio took in the designer's spring/summer 2026 collection in loose-fitting casualwear, with all three sporting denim. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 The actress recently became an ambassador for the brand, and the family had coordinating denim outfits paired with loose-fitting tops. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fitting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitting
Adjective
  • Field Study Woven Tartan Runner Rug Not all patterns are suitable for every home, but this inviting runner rug can truly work with every style.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The stretchy material allows for easy movement, which is suitable for workouts and lounging.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • While each leader will act in ways befitting their unique situation, there are at least four common ingredients for success.
    Carolyn Dewar, Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Produced before the rigid censorship of Hollywood’s Hays Code, The Old Dark House is much more explicit than horror films in the years to follow, dripping with provocations and innuendos, with a daring sensibility befitting a director whose own personal life flew in the face of convention.
    Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • No team has had to deal with more injuries over the last few years as the 49ers, but also no team does a better job of adjusting on the fly.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The chain will also be adjusting its holiday hours to stay open later on select days, Zapata said.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How has Perez been preparing the ground for change?
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The government is pouring billions of dollars into developing Mecca and Medina, with a view to accommodating 30 million worshippers a year by 2030.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The Featherweight StyleMax Hair Dryer is one of the best hair dryers for curly hair due to its diffuser, comb, and concentrator attachments that enhance types 2A to 4C hair, as well as its accommodating selection of heat and airflow settings.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The appropriate State or local election official shall place such names on the official voting list.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Reddit threads dissect what’s real and what’s not, cataloging whether a timepiece is authentic, era-appropriate, or even properly worn.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The release of Skims’ new thong is uniquely coinciding with a wider conversation about female body hair happening in beauty now, as brands such as Billie double down on product partnerships with bush-positive messaging.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Orionids meteor shower peaks October 20th/21st here in 2025, coinciding with a new Moon.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Fitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitting. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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