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
The study is examining whether portions of the coastline meet criteria for national park designation, including significance, suitability and feasibility, along with the need for National Park Service management.
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City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rosehill Gardens design-build model ensures that every vision is grounded in reality, from soil suitability to the integration of complex irrigation systems.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
However, when considering its suitability to beginners, this telescope is impressive, especially for its even cheaper price point over Black Friday weekend.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The project has developed a multistage process that begins with analyzing multiple paper types to determine their suitability for the heat treatment process.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Rising redemptions The recent spike in redemption requests across private credit has raised fresh questions about the suitability of the industry's higher-yielding, but less-liquid, vehicles for retail investors.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
He was granted parole under the state's Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years to receive a specialized parole suitability hearing.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Its suitability to our climate stems from its origin in the South African Cape Floristic Province, whose climate approximates our own, except our summers are a bit hotter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The state alleges Darnell failed to conduct individualized suitability analyses and did not disclose conflicts of interest tied to commission payments.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Rosehill Gardens design-build model ensures that every vision is grounded in reality, from soil suitability to the integration of complex irrigation systems.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
However, when considering its suitability to beginners, this telescope is impressive, especially for its even cheaper price point over Black Friday weekend.
—Chris McMullen, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The project has developed a multistage process that begins with analyzing multiple paper types to determine their suitability for the heat treatment process.
—Etiido Uko
march 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
Rising redemptions The recent spike in redemption requests across private credit has raised fresh questions about the suitability of the industry's higher-yielding, but less-liquid, vehicles for retail investors.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
He was granted parole under the state's Elderly Parole Program, which allows inmates 50 or older who have served at least 20 consecutive years to receive a specialized parole suitability hearing.
—Louis Casiano , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Its suitability to our climate stems from its origin in the South African Cape Floristic Province, whose climate approximates our own, except our summers are a bit hotter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The state alleges Darnell failed to conduct individualized suitability analyses and did not disclose conflicts of interest tied to commission payments.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
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This week, the 11-member Historic and Design Review Commission unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase, an important requirement the city had to secure before applying for other permits and awarding a construction contract.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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These factors reduce the applicability and appeal to venture-style funding.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The research team also revealed that their strategy is a highly effective approach for improving not only the thermoelectric and mechanical performances of Ag2Se but also its applicability in curved or flexible energy harvesting devices.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Long-term relevance and sustained national influence carried greater weight than short-term financial performance or recent popularity.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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In those territories, the awards function as shorthand for quality and relevance.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The family received numerous ransom notes since Nancy Guthrie was taken, and yet did not pay any ransom, which points to the police being unable to ascertain the validity of the notes or a lack of proof of life attached to them.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
7 Apr. 2026
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Officers will also look at the safety of the vehicle, use of seatbelts and the validity of the operator’s license.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But in reality, their usefulness extends far beyond de-fuzzing black pants.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Aside from its sheer usefulness, moss is also bewitchingly beautiful.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hyrox is a fitness craze taking over gyms not only in the United States, but overseas.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The House wanted to steer $1 million to a company linked to a Broward entrepreneur, Freddie Figgers, to sell specially outfitted health and fitness tablets, as Politico Florida reported.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Troubled waters In a digitally evolving society, Kodak has been fighting to keep its place and relevancy.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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This approach is designed to help media companies create and distribute content at scale in a way that is both culturally responsive and commercially meaningful, thereby maintaining relevancy and IP monetization for longer.—
Ernest Sturm,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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