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
The ultimate aim of Chinese officials is to present their leader in the best possible light, while making their guest feel suitably respected.
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Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
This saucy, yet still suitably operatic interpretation, however, deserves more than such faint praise.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
He was suitably wowed by their performance of his music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Somewhat suitably, the location used to house what was a roomy Met store.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The men in the cast – Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen – are suitably smarmy in their stick-thin roles, with the supporting adult actresses – Sarah Bockel and Lael Van Keuren – playing the mothers with caricature zeal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
This saucy, yet still suitably operatic interpretation, however, deserves more than such faint praise.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
He was suitably wowed by their performance of his music.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Somewhat suitably, the location used to house what was a roomy Met store.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
The men in the cast – Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen – are suitably smarmy in their stick-thin roles, with the supporting adult actresses – Sarah Bockel and Lael Van Keuren – playing the mothers with caricature zeal.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Newest addition to Faena is Qui’s intimate, six-seater El Secreto Omakase dining room - walls are suitably lined with speakeasy black onyx.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The cause of the time loop is suitably tragic, and forces O'Neill to relive some of his own trauma.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
To that end, suitably trance-like original EDM songs by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX and FKA twigs, alongside Daniel Hart’s score, are a vital component.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
Adverb
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Slices of cold roast beef, beautiful and rare, come attended by a snowy blob of properly sinus-clearing horseradish cream, with a pickled black walnut on top like the cherry on a sundae and a crumbly wedge of cheddar.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Slot is a good communicator who tries to properly answer every question, slipping in the occasional attempt at humour.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite evidence that the two got along well enough, rumors spread in Vienna after Mozart’s death that Salieri had poisoned him.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Freezer-friendly, microwave-safe, and sturdy enough to survive a ride on NJ Transit.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Finally, a third report authored by John Commons and wealthy suffrage activist Florence Harriman argued—correctly—that Manly’s group wanted unions to be engaged in mass politics rather than just workplace negotiations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Advertisement Not one of these 220 recessions was correctly predicted in an April forecast, and the October forecasts, which had access to six months of real-world data, only got it right about half the time.—
Simone Stolzoff,
Time,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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The kitchen team is sufficiently confident in the quality and freshness of ingredients – either homegrown or sourced within a 25-mile radius.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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In addition, the AI Act requires providers to publish a sufficiently detailed summary of the data used for training.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Mnuchin was also known for his collaborations with the equally iconic Willem de Kooning who was appropriately represented at this most recent auction.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
18 May 2026
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Gijon believes in being age-appropriately honest with her students, explaining that some days can be more challenging than others and reminding them that teachers are human too.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The potential costs of not preparing adequately are eye-watering.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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The rule, then, is that when existing law adequately addresses the harm, the appropriate instrument is interpretive guidance from the relevant agency.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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