SUITABILITY Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

suitability

noun

Definition of suitability

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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Recent Examples of suitability Access is expanding, but suitability and transparency still matter. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Other cities, including New York City and Boston, also administer gun-licensing systems with subjective moral-character or suitability standards. — George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 According to the results, no evidence of irritation or sensitization was observed, supporting the product’s suitability for sensitive skin under test conditions. — Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026 Lumen Field ratings from The Athletic Seattle's venue got perfect marks from The Athletic for location, aesthetics and suitability for the sport. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Check not only what’s in the plan line-by-line, but confirm structural elements, scale and measurements, and the suitability of plants for your garden conditions. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 There is no such question about Quenda’s tactical suitability or his athletic capabilities. — Liam Twomey, New York 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitability

Noun

Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.

— Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability.

— Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026
Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.

— Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of applicability

Noun

Nike has global scale, athlete relationships, product history, distribution reach, and cultural relevance that most companies would love to have.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Chief Deputy Utah County Attorney Chad Grunander questioned the relevance of bringing in Oliver as a witness.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

The photo only led to more questions about McConnell’s health as many people doubted the photo’s validity.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 13 July 2026
Garbrandt didn’t really complain after Dean’s decision, and that’s a major indicator of the validity of the ref’s decision.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of validity

Noun

Bangkok has argued that 25 years and five rounds of formal talks under the 2001 MOU produced no real progress, and that the framework had simply outlived its usefulness.

— Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, an Inglewood Democrat, is carrying the measure for a coalition of public safety unions, which argue that the reform has saved billions of dollars and has outlived its usefulness.

— Dan Walters, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic.

— Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
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.

— James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026

Definition of relevancy

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