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
Crucially, the eggs were fittingly fluffy, none of that rubbery nonsense that plague lesser burrito slingers.
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Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The week-long extravaganza, which includes events in Los Angeles, as well as content across Paramount platforms, will act as a fittingly extravagant and entertaining prelude to the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
These water signs — fittingly symbolized by a fish — are imaginative, creative and empathetic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
They are located, fittingly, in a mixed development shopping center in Rancho Cordova, about a mile southwest of the project site.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Amelia Gray was, fittingly, dripping in crystal for the Swarovski Masters of Light celebration in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, a steady stream of names—figure skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, snowboarder Red Gerard, and more—would move through the Javits Center on, fittingly, one of the first truly chilly days of the season.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Josh Allen, fittingly against Carolina, passed Cam Newton for most games (46) with a passing and rushing touchdown.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
The week-long extravaganza, which includes events in Los Angeles, as well as content across Paramount platforms, will act as a fittingly extravagant and entertaining prelude to the 83rd Golden Globes ceremony.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
These water signs — fittingly symbolized by a fish — are imaginative, creative and empathetic.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
They are located, fittingly, in a mixed development shopping center in Rancho Cordova, about a mile southwest of the project site.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Amelia Gray was, fittingly, dripping in crystal for the Swarovski Masters of Light celebration in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
From there, a steady stream of names—figure skating power couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates, snowboarder Red Gerard, and more—would move through the Javits Center on, fittingly, one of the first truly chilly days of the season.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
The viral reaction prompted a studio version, which now marks the act’s 13th top 10 (fittingly) on the list.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Josh Allen, fittingly against Carolina, passed Cam Newton for most games (46) with a passing and rushing touchdown.
—Chris Bumbaca, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
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Additionally, the lawsuit alleges Sheriff’s deputies failed to properly search and screen for contraband in the jail, and failed to observe and supervise inmates.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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In fact, doing it properly is an art form of sorts, with layering requiring the right mix of textures, metals, and ring thicknesses to build out a covetable final look that doesn’t feel burdensome on your finger.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Tips For Planting Bulbs When planting bulbs in the fall, prep the area first and make sure to space the bulbs and plant them correctly with these tips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study also found that the test correctly predicted the cancer's origin 92% of the time.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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According to the Mayo Clinic, for some women experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help alleviate hot flashes and night sweats, protect against bone loss and reduce the risk of heart disease when used appropriately.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dane Laffrey's sets feel appropriately busy during the construction phase of the show, with ladders, buckets, and other equipment strewn about the stage.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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