as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the seemliness of that outfit for church is debatable
Synonyms & Similar Words
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemliness
Noun
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The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Selecting the right songs for your family's commute involves considering the mood, energy, and appropriateness of the lyrics based on your child's age.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creative sessions focus on nature and fitness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Brooke Burke is joined by a furry friend while filming poolside for her fitness app in Malibu on April 1.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While this issue is perhaps most notable for studios and rights holders, streamers and asset managers who handle smaller, more consistent projects can also be affected by this ongoing need for relevance.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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For crypto boosters, MSBT’s launch was yet more confirmation of crypto’s relevance to the financial sector.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The family received numerous ransom notes since Nancy Guthrie was taken, and yet did not pay any ransom, which points to the police being unable to ascertain the validity of the notes or a lack of proof of life attached to them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officers will also look at the safety of the vehicle, use of seatbelts and the validity of the operator’s license.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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However, when considering its suitability to beginners, this telescope is impressive, especially for its even cheaper price point over Black Friday weekend.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The project has developed a multistage process that begins with analyzing multiple paper types to determine their suitability for the heat treatment process.—
Etiido Uko
March 28,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An Iraqi official, however, cautioned that the usefulness of the exemption will depend on whether shipping companies are willing to risk entering the strait to collect cargoes.—
Patrick Sykes,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Features like heart rate sensing and hearing assistance add a layer of everyday usefulness, and the seamless Bluetooth pairing keeps things simple across devices.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Chiles’ attorney disputed the applicability of studies to her form of counseling.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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And while mice are not humans, the biology the team has identified is highly conserved across animals, Naik explains, and this suggests the finding may have some applicability to humans.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Larkin found that Muslim viewers in Kano reinterpreted Bollywood films through an Islamic moral lens, reading their narratives as reinforcing local values of propriety and ethical conduct.—
Gareth Barkin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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For the sake of propriety — Paley was one of the 20th century’s most powerful media paschas — his indiscretions were kept quiet.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Seemliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemliness. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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