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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Recent Examples of suitability
No senator questioned Hamilton’s suitability for the position.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Perhaps the least interesting thing about marshmallows is their suitability for longitudinal studies of personal achievement.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
This is followed by operational testing, in which operational test pilots evaluate the aircraft's combat effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in realistic threat environments while crewed by operational personnel.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Questions have been raised, however, about his suitability to rule.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
With its high-performance materials, Prada has identified and sourced fabrics with thermal regulation, comfort, reliability and suitability for continuous wearing of the garment on missions.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Additional testing by the University of Strathclyde confirmed the platform’s stability, structural performance, motion characteristics, and multi-platform connectivity under different sea conditions, supporting its suitability for long-term maritime operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Environmentalists say their arrival in Venice as the European flamingo’s range expands is a sign of the lagoon’s health and suitability as a feeding ground.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Gvantseladze thinks this helped develop his ability to cut inside off the left, as well as his defensive suitability for Luis Enrique’s system at PSG.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Perhaps the least interesting thing about marshmallows is their suitability for longitudinal studies of personal achievement.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
This is followed by operational testing, in which operational test pilots evaluate the aircraft's combat effectiveness, suitability, and survivability in realistic threat environments while crewed by operational personnel.
—David Szondy
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
Questions have been raised, however, about his suitability to rule.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
With its high-performance materials, Prada has identified and sourced fabrics with thermal regulation, comfort, reliability and suitability for continuous wearing of the garment on missions.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
Additional testing by the University of Strathclyde confirmed the platform’s stability, structural performance, motion characteristics, and multi-platform connectivity under different sea conditions, supporting its suitability for long-term maritime operations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Environmentalists say their arrival in Venice as the European flamingo’s range expands is a sign of the lagoon’s health and suitability as a feeding ground.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Gvantseladze thinks this helped develop his ability to cut inside off the left, as well as his defensive suitability for Luis Enrique’s system at PSG.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
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According to council members who supported the decision, concerns included the appropriateness of the program for children and its potential impact on attendance by some families.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Participants prioritized scientific and medical accuracy, clarity, ease of pronunciation, avoiding stigma, and cultural appropriateness.—
Melanie Cree,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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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.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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The group struggled to find relevance in the aftermath of Kath’s death, largely thanks to shifting musical tastes.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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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.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
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This has now been questioned, with the attorney assigned to handle the foreclosure questioning the validity of the judgment.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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If the identifier appears, access is denied regardless of the token’s cryptographic validity.—
Ethan M. Stone,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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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.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Meanwhile, adults can unwind at the spa, fitness center, adults-only pool, or Miramar Bar.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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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.—
Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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This is just another example of the seriousness with which Brunson approaches his job, and a reason why New York has returned to relevancy since Brunson joined the franchise in 2022.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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