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
The eatery has moved into a building that fittingly has a tubular past.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Tim Cindric’s Remarkable Rise From The Ashes If the Phoenix rose from the ashes, Cindric’s return to pit lane in IndyCar fittingly comes in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18, the second day of IndyCar’s two-day preseason Spring Training.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
An ace, fittingly, sealed the win.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
What keeps things going is, fittingly, concrete.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The album, fittingly titled Melt, was released this past October.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Technical contributions are superbly subtle, highlighted by cinematographer Alex Vlacos’ fittingly clear and misty lensings.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
By licensing his behavioral models, the TikToker is essentially (and fittingly) a silent partner in the brand deal.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Tim Cindric’s Remarkable Rise From The Ashes If the Phoenix rose from the ashes, Cindric’s return to pit lane in IndyCar fittingly comes in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18, the second day of IndyCar’s two-day preseason Spring Training.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
An ace, fittingly, sealed the win.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
What keeps things going is, fittingly, concrete.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The album, fittingly titled Melt, was released this past October.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Technical contributions are superbly subtle, highlighted by cinematographer Alex Vlacos’ fittingly clear and misty lensings.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
Adverb
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Softened butter is also crucial for making smooth frostings, as cold butter will not emulsify properly and will lead to clumpy results (this is true of cake batters, too).—
Molly Allen,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Evidence gathered by department investigators showed that deputies at that jail had not been properly trained to do mandatory security checks.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Troy was leery, noting disgustedly, and correctly, that law enforcement had decided this time to send a Black detective, Penelton, hoping that this would put him at ease enough to finally talk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, this also means that if there is a problem with the pilot light, the water heater cannot function correctly.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Experts recommend using ergonomic tools, taking frequent breaks, and dressing appropriately for the cold to reduce the risk of injury or illness while shoveling.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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University police struggled with how to appropriately respond.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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