1
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote
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2
as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
I need someone who's suitably versed in computers to help me decide what to buy
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Recent Examples of suitably
Jonathan Cake makes for a suitably unknowable ghost memory of Willy’s long-dead brother Ben.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
In a suitably grand building that used to house the Ministry of Defense, the location is impressive, just minutes from the Thames, Trafalgar Square, the South Bank, and the Houses of Parliament.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
In a suitably grand building that used to house the Ministry of Defense, the location is impressive, just minutes from the Thames, Trafalgar Square, the South Bank, and the Houses of Parliament.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
The finale is a suitably grotesque affair with a body count that’s impressive even by genre standards.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
One twist yields a single suitably sized towel.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
An aunt who lived across the street from the Sontags, in the Valley, had identified Susan as a suitably bright friend for him.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Pricing has yet to be confirmed, but expect the grand limousine to carry a suitably grand price tag, starting above $80,000.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Aren’t those honors more suitably given in White House ceremonies?
—Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Tourelles, a type of turret, were historically used for military purposes—suitably, this is where the titular Traitors come to plot their next murder.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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This allows residents to store and properly age a broader collection in a secure, professionally maintained environment.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Things bop along pleasantly enough in the company of such consummate professionals, all having fun.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps the President would have been satisfied enough with Peter, one of Jesus’ original twelve apostles, whom many consider to be the first Pope.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Not every transition will feel timed correctly.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This shortened the skip phase and maintained higher temperatures throughout the descent, ensuring the outer char layer never cooled sufficiently to trap gas beneath it.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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That climax is sufficiently creepy.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Learning to assess actual physical output helps a yoga practitioner adjust protein intake appropriately instead of following generic recommendations that are disconnected from a real-life experience.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
13 Apr. 2026
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Costumes by Alice Bristow were appropriately turn-of-the-20th-century, with vividly colored kimonos for the chorus women.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Even the coarsest topsoil, something that would be magical in a vegetable garden, is way to fine-grained to adequately drain if used in a container.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 2026
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The state withholds a portion of Harvey’s revenue because of the city’s past failure to adequately fund its police and fire pension funds.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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