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
Saint Carlo Acutis receives prayers and requests for miracles from around the world — often, fittingly, through the internet.
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Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The film fittingly ends with a dedication to the late actress whose contribution to the property’s success can’t be overstated.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The three segments were filmed in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris — a fittingly global choice from a director who has always been fascinated by the ways that multicultural relations shape our smallest interactions.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
This is his story I t was a round of poker, fittingly, that upended Mathew Bowyer’s life in spectacular fashion.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The Grand Café, set in a fittingly grand dining room, sets the standard.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The film, which hit Netflix on Thursday (fittingly), is an adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling novel of the same name.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His wife’s Wrangler is yellow when it’s not covered in mud, and fittingly named Queen Bee.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
As the opposite of the hotheaded Ne Zha, Ao Bing fittingly has ice powers.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The film fittingly ends with a dedication to the late actress whose contribution to the property’s success can’t be overstated.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The three segments were filmed in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris — a fittingly global choice from a director who has always been fascinated by the ways that multicultural relations shape our smallest interactions.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
This is his story I t was a round of poker, fittingly, that upended Mathew Bowyer’s life in spectacular fashion.
—David Amsden, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
The Grand Café, set in a fittingly grand dining room, sets the standard.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The film, which hit Netflix on Thursday (fittingly), is an adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling novel of the same name.
—EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025
His wife’s Wrangler is yellow when it’s not covered in mud, and fittingly named Queen Bee.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
As the opposite of the hotheaded Ne Zha, Ao Bing fittingly has ice powers.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
Adverb
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Cross ruled Bray's testimony could not be presented at a new trial because defense attorneys didn't have the necessary information to properly cross-examine Bray at the 1996 trial.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Additionally, Disney must also maintain an audience designation program to ensure that all its YouTube videos are correctly classified, according to the FTC's statement.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Use these step-by-step instructions to divide garden peonies correctly so each part will grow into a strong new plant to add to your landscape or to share with other gardeners.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a strong instrument that, if used appropriately, has the potential to assist us in addressing our most pressing concerns, which range from pandemics to climate change.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The sole exception is Michelle Yeoh, who’s appropriately warm and heartbreaking as the title character’s mother Lady Yin.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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