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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemliness
Noun
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The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025 -
In the previous case, the board did not require the property owner to pursue the certificate of appropriateness because the application included rebuild plans.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Common items that contain lithium batteries include smartphones, laptops, tablets and e-readers, smartwatches and fitness trackers and portable power banks.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Amenities include a lively W XYZ Bar, a 24-hour self-serve eatery, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though their claims were the basis of the Amityville Horror franchise, the validity of the Lutzs' story has been heavily debated over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Kinloch also has questioned the validity of a precipitous decline in violent crime reported by Detroit police last year.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Published in Environmental and Biogeochemical Processes, the work investigated the suitability of boron isotope fingerprinting techniques for studying glass dissolution mechanisms, focussing on solid-state diffusion processes during boron release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But with the advent of new materials and technologies in the latter half of the 20th century, many of these styles outlived their usefulness in the original contexts they were meant to be worn.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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The pair abducted Lee to make amends, and Allen killed them for outliving their usefulness, which was minimal anyway.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As these conflicts are starting to get heated up, the politicians themselves lose track of any kind of propriety or bounds about what can and should be done in order to pursue your own political agenda.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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As expected, because of propriety, Barrett didn’t discuss any current cases that have been before the Supreme Court, including the order earlier this week to lift limitations on immigration stops in Los Angeles.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Seemliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemliness. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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