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
Known for their compact size, disease resistance, and suitability for small spaces, dwarf apple trees are the perfect addition to any garden.
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Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Rick Burt, an architect and local leader, raised concerns about both the scale and suitability of the facility.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
From their glossy green leaves to their indoor suitability, finding reasons to love this easy-to-grow species won’t be hard to come by.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the film’s key emotional punches comes when Rachel questions Gustav about her suitability to star in his movie.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Bisignano’s appointment as commissioner provoked misgivings about his suitability for the job among Social Security advocates.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Hard carbon from lignin has undergone testing and showed strong suitability for storing sodium ions as well as great cycle stability.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Rick Burt, an architect and local leader, raised concerns about both the scale and suitability of the facility.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Future versions are projected to extend driving range to around 310–372 miles (500–600 kilometers), expanding suitability beyond short-range applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Feb. 2026
From their glossy green leaves to their indoor suitability, finding reasons to love this easy-to-grow species won’t be hard to come by.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Then, narrow the choices down further by looking into traits that suit your growing conditions and preferences, including the time between planting and harvest and, if needed, the variety’s suitability for containers or small-space gardens.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the film’s key emotional punches comes when Rachel questions Gustav about her suitability to star in his movie.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Bisignano’s appointment as commissioner provoked misgivings about his suitability for the job among Social Security advocates.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Hard carbon from lignin has undergone testing and showed strong suitability for storing sodium ions as well as great cycle stability.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability
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In a statement to the Connecticut Mirror, the State Police declined to say whether Blanchette and Leslie had a more detailed conversation about the appropriateness of a deliberate collision.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, how will clinical appropriateness be ensured, how will care coordination be maintained, how will misuse and fraud be prevented, and who ultimately has negotiating leverage in drug pricing?—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both nations got a head start on Norway in terms of infrastructure and cultural relevance.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Success wasn’t guaranteed, but these cues were often enough to signal relevance.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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When a promising romantic interest enters the picture, his friends question the relationship’s validity and his dating choices, creating friction for him within the group.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Can a homeowner challenge the legality and validity of the special assessment?—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In the lead-up to the TrumpRx launch, Democratic members of Congress questioned its usefulness and urged federal health regulators to delay its debut.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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While quantum computers continue to slowly grind towards usefulness, some are pursuing a different approach—analog quantum simulation.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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The fitness of the second and third generations is threatened by the very privilege they are born into.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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External pressure, such as weight stigma and pressure from coaches and family, media and societal standards of fitness and team culture around dieting and weight, also place athletes at high risk for eating disorders.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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This weekend should serve as yet another reminder of how far this franchise has fallen from relevancy.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Designed by Jacqueline Durran, the wardrobe was elaborately wild to underscore emotional truths rather than period relevancy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Suitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitability. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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