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
But for a few high-profile flashpoints, however, debate about the Americans’ suitability has largely remained restricted to the internet rather than the match-going fans.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Transparency Challenges – Disclosures around pricing, performance and underlying holdings can be limited, creating barriers to fully assessing risk and suitability — especially when compared to public market investments.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All 18-year-old men will be required to complete an online survey assessing their willingness and suitability for service.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Voir dire is the process through which potential jurors are questioned by either a judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability to serve on a jury, according to the Cornell Law School's online Legal Information Institute.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
The state has at least 16 cases pending at different stages in Superior Court challenging the suitability requirement of the firearms licensing statute, six of which have received favorable rulings so far.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The clinicians and musical-therapy experts involved in the study noted that the suitability of the approach might depend on the severity and location of the user’s brain injury.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2022
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Transparency Challenges – Disclosures around pricing, performance and underlying holdings can be limited, creating barriers to fully assessing risk and suitability — especially when compared to public market investments.
—Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
All 18-year-old men will be required to complete an online survey assessing their willingness and suitability for service.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Voir dire is the process through which potential jurors are questioned by either a judge or a lawyer to determine their suitability to serve on a jury, according to the Cornell Law School's online Legal Information Institute.
—Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2025
The state has at least 16 cases pending at different stages in Superior Court challenging the suitability requirement of the firearms licensing statute, six of which have received favorable rulings so far.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
The clinicians and musical-therapy experts involved in the study noted that the suitability of the approach might depend on the severity and location of the user’s brain injury.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
Noun
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In January, the City Council voted for a certificate of appropriateness that paved the way for the Tin Shop building to either be relocated or demolished in the future.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Many of these conferences took place at luxury resorts, raising questions about the appropriateness of the venues.—
Daniel Bice,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Bob Sponseller,
The Enquirer,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kanter said that’s a reflection of the panel members’ areas of expertise that are relevant to evaluating the safety, efficacy and applicability of shots.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Bertha Coombs,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
19 Aug. 2025
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Films of striking social relevance that never fall to polemic or sensationalism, but instead so trustingly fulfill their characters’ plight and courage.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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This also presents an opportunity for Europe to turn strongly towards renewables and develop more nuclear, wind, and water infrastructure in order to fully account for the gap which would further erode Russia’s relevance in that market.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The decision by Suffolk County Supreme Court Judge Timothy Mazzei is an important win for prosecutors and a blow for the defense team that challenged the validity of this type of technology that specializes in extracting nuclear DNA from damaged or hard-to-get samples, such as rootless hair.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Exemptions apply to certain categories, including diplomatic and official visas (A, G, NATO classifications), as well as applicants renewing a full-validity B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visa or a Border Crossing Card within 12 months of expiration, provided specific conditions are met.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Not louder claims, but quieter usefulness.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This is not to dismiss the potential usefulness of AI models.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nestled in a strip mall by a nail salon and a Whole Foods, this specific Club Pilates studio eschewed the spa vibes in favor of a traditional fitness room.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its fitness mode adds resistance, making your legs work more with each step.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The new logo was part of Cracker Barrel’s strategic transformation plan, put together last year with the goal of increasing profitability through driving the brand’s relevancy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Well, not much for the program's national relevancy, and more of the same coverage for DeBoer if Alabama can't defeat the underdog Florida State Seminoles in Week 1 from Doak Campbell.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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