as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
the suitability of the accommodations will ultimately depend on whether they're accessible for someone in a wheelchair
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Relevance
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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitability
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
No senator questioned Hamilton’s suitability for the position.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There are also games in which a slender win and a slender defeat could be suitable for both parties.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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There is no such question about Quenda’s tactical suitability or his athletic capabilities.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
No senator questioned Hamilton’s suitability for the position.
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Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Adjective
But, other board members expressed a concern with dropping i-Ready without a suitable replacement identified.
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Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
There are also games in which a slender win and a slender defeat could be suitable for both parties.
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Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
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Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
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On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
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Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability.
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According to investigators, the survival benefit was observed regardless of a patient’s RAS mutation status, suggesting the treatment could have broad applicability across metastatic pancreatic cancer populations.
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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.
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Its relevance was just too important to go amiss.
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Look back at a full timeline of the ransom notes, their contents and what investigators have said about their validity.
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Officials have said little about the authenticity of the letters, leaving questions about their validity unanswered.
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As consumers rarely reward clever technology for its own sake - the experts and talks through the week will show how to reward usefulness, confidence and ease.
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The board did not separately vote on that request, but Interim Chief Business Officer Lisa Grant-Dawson acknowledged the usefulness of such an update before the district’s first interim report in December.
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Meanwhile, adults can unwind at the spa, fitness center, adults-only pool, or Miramar Bar.
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.
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If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.
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Cultural relevancy requires topical commentary, a point of view, and an audience hungry for what a host and their guests have to say about what’s going on in the world.
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“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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