SUITABLENESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

suitableness

noun

Definition of suitableness

as in fitness

the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting questioned the suitableness of bringing a dog to a wedding

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Noun

The natural resistance of water helps build strength while improving cardiovascular fitness.

— Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
The circular open-air gym perfectly frames the ocean from its second-story perch and is outfitted with sleek wood and stainless steel free weights from luxury fitness equipment brand Pent.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of fitness

Noun

And yet, the shows are also wildly different, not just in terms of the age appropriateness of their content.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
After a presentation and discussion on April 14, 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, 9 July 2026

Definition of appropriateness

Noun

State law requires housing providers to justify such denials by identifying a connection between the crime and the applicant’s suitability as a tenant.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Along this line of regulatory oversight and licensing comes consumer protection and suitability.

— Barry Bernstein, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of suitability

Noun

As part of his plea, Kohberger waived the right to appeal, but that does not preclude him from filing a new case challenging the validity of his plea agreement.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
As Nora’s speech and Catherine’s kind moments suggest, characters’ actions don’t consistently reflect their overall moral stance, which is often based on misunderstandings and falsehoods, its validity unknowable even to them.

— Judy Berman, Time, 27 July 2026

Definition of validity

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

But as the risks posed by climate change have become more acute, this omission has limited the National Climate Assessment’s usefulness for leaders in business and government who might want – or need – to use it.

— Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026

Definition of usefulness

Noun

First-year Florida coach Jon Sumrall faces a significant challenge reviving the Gators after a dismal 4-8 season and a lack of relevancy in recent years.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Don’t make changes, and you’re accused of being a dusty, immovable relic that fights to maintain relevancy.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of relevancy

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