SEEMLINESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

seemliness

noun

Definition of seemliness

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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Relevance

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Noun

After a presentation and discussion on April 14, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.

— Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

Now 39 years old, Messi still has enough fitness and physical skill to act upon his extraordinary ability to read whatever dynamics a match is serving up.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
The spa, fitness classes, and trail access make this an easy pick for those looking to tap into the wellness of it all.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

For brands and designers, that means circular denim with different weights, constructions, hand feels, silhouettes and end uses while maintaining the performance and aesthetic relevance demanded by the global denim market.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
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— Brian Sloan,Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

The photo only led to more questions about McConnell’s health as many people doubted the photo’s validity.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 July 2026
Garbrandt didn’t really complain after Dean’s decision, and that’s a major indicator of the validity of the ref’s decision.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

However, the logo’s unconventional imagery has divided public opinion, with some questioning its suitability as the symbol of such an iconic institution.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Captain fantastic Brook went into the series with doubts growing over his suitability to succeed Ben Stokes, who retired after defeat by New Zealand and a late-night drinking controversy, as Test captain.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

Their focus is on speed, reusability and homegrown security rather than payload, limiting their usefulness for the military.

— Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
But even though the company had quickly grown into a market leader, Bensamoun kept hearing customers complain about the device's usefulness.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of applicability

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