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
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.
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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
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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
The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
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The kitchen lights weren’t working properly.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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On the shipwreck the hatches are fastened properly.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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While tech companies have attempted to solve online fit issues since the 2010s, the rapid development of generative AI has finally made these applications good enough to meaningfully impact retailers' bottom lines.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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In this century, Hoboken’s disasters have been vivid enough to make their own news.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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If my math serves me correctly, that’s ten that ain’t been fined.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Balance those insights correctly, and the United States can have a policy that works with the Red Emperor.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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The music was sufficiently groovy, the costumes era-appropriate (miniskirts, Travolta-tight slacks), yet nothing conjured the tension of an oppressive August day—and nobody broke a sweat.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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An earlier December lawsuit had been dismissed by the judge, who said the organization did not sufficiently prove the president was exceeding his powers.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In Los Angeles, the night of Friday, December 8, 1961, was appropriately dark and stormy.—
Jennifer Cannon,
Vanity Fair,
7 Apr. 2026
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Periodic areas of wind blowing from the west to the east have helped transport this water, in what are appropriately known as westerly wind bursts.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gelber promised to sue the Legislature for failing to adequately fund public schools.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Finally, neither strategy adequately addresses the capital requirements that prevent many clinics and pharmacies from stocking injectable PrEP.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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