as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the seemliness of that outfit for church is debatable
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemliness
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Common Sense Media's Risk Assessment of AI Toys Common Sense Media tested three popular AI toys on the market for technical performance, content safety, developmental appropriateness, privacy practices, and attachment risks.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Then, last January, the City Council voted for a certificate of appropriateness that paved the way for the Tin Shop building to either be relocated or demolished in the future.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, there’s a tiny fitness center with Technogym equipment, free weights, and mats.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Unlike fitness watches, smartwatches typically have larger screens and sync with your phone for seamless communication.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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And the remaining four — Adam Sandler, Chase Infiniti, Sydney Sweeney and Jeremy Allen White — are nothing to sneeze at either, in terms of both artistic achievement and of-the-moment cultural relevance.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Grossing over $7 million in its first weekend, the number is being presented as proof of audience demand, cultural relevance, and cinematic success.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Harper reportedly came face-to-face with Manfred and didn’t want to discuss the validity of a potential salary cap.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Raffensperger has repeatedly assured the validity of the 2020 election.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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From their glossy green leaves to their indoor suitability, finding reasons to love this easy-to-grow species won’t be hard to come by.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 Feb. 2026
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Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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These workflows support inspection and manipulation tasks, while multimodal perception capabilities extend applicability to retail and service environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Faulkner said the Apartment Association will also help arrange community gatherings with first responders at participating proprieties.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Regency England has strict rules for courting couples, and Simon and Daphne are soon skirting the lines of propriety when their feelings become authentic.—
Sara Netzley,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Seemliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemliness. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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