as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux
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Recent Examples of fittingly
To close out the first round, XC São Paulo fittingly selected Brazilian skater Gui Khury, who has the most medals of any teenager in X Games history, with 15.
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Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The room retains a fittingly regal affect, decorated in the store’s trademark eau de nil (take that, Tiffany).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
With Starmer’s announcement, the outgoing prime minister brought a fittingly turbulent end to a chaotic decade, one that began with a similar strain of political upheaval.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This baby Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) has a long road ahead – and this photo fittingly earned Campbell a place in the finalists for the Threatened Species category.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The women’s Cloudmonster Shoe fittingly packs a monster-sized amount of cushioning.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
In the new period drama from Pig filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, the Greatest Showman star plays the Prince of Thieves in the last chapter of his life — so, fittingly, the character looks and feels significantly older than Jackman's 57 years.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Schneemann, who started the day on the bench before taking over in center field and eventually shifting to third base in place of Ramírez, fittingly recorded the final putout.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan covered the former, a fittingly fiery introduction for the band.
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Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The room retains a fittingly regal affect, decorated in the store’s trademark eau de nil (take that, Tiffany).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
With Starmer’s announcement, the outgoing prime minister brought a fittingly turbulent end to a chaotic decade, one that began with a similar strain of political upheaval.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This baby Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) has a long road ahead – and this photo fittingly earned Campbell a place in the finalists for the Threatened Species category.
—
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
The women’s Cloudmonster Shoe fittingly packs a monster-sized amount of cushioning.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
In the new period drama from Pig filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, the Greatest Showman star plays the Prince of Thieves in the last chapter of his life — so, fittingly, the character looks and feels significantly older than Jackman's 57 years.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Schneemann, who started the day on the bench before taking over in center field and eventually shifting to third base in place of Ramírez, fittingly recorded the final putout.
—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan covered the former, a fittingly fiery introduction for the band.
—
Maria Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
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Still, Calabrese says any kind of travel expenses should go through layers of approval and be properly justified.
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Feduccia got back to the front of the plate with plenty of time but wasn’t positioned properly to make the tag as Perdomo made a swim move and touched the plate with his right hand.
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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Best Practices and Safety Precautions Like any product, diatomaceous earth needs to be applied correctly to actually work and to stay safe for you, your family, and pets.
Adverb
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Leaders are constantly in a chronic, sympathetic-dominant state that, if not appropriately managed, can have downstream effects on their cardiovascular health, immune functioning, sleep, and even personal relationships.
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Because probate laws vary by state and estate situations can be complex, consulting an estate attorney or financial professional can also help families avoid mistakes and ensure creditors are handled appropriately.
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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