suiting

Definition of suitingnext
present participle of suit
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as in befitting
to be fitting or proper no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability

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Recent Examples of suiting Skirt suiting complemented the mother-daughter pair, acting as silhouette and style coords rather than traditional pattern pairing. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Married life seems to be suiting Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce just fine. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026 Cameron kept his wedding weekend looks classic in custom suiting by P Johnson and Sid Mashburn. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 Tom Marchitelli blazed a unique trail in his rise to suiting mostly NFL superstars as a founder, designer and stylist for custom menswear brand Gentleman’s Playbook. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 Operational databases—often NoSQL systems—excel at reacting to change instantly and fetching individual records with almost no delay, suiting situations where the business must act on new data in near real time. — Kevin Mathrani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Nicole Kidman is serving up the aesthetic blueprint for the ultimate European summer, from embracing power suiting in Wimbledon’s Royal Box to showing off her natural blonde curls while jet-setting out of Ibiza. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026 This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suiting
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  • The first half had the intensity befitting two of the best teams in the league from 2023 to 2025, when the rivals played many heated matches.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Malo Knitwear specialist Malo offered a transitional wardrobe befitting the earlier days of spring in the city through to summer escapes on the Spanish island of Menorca.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.
    — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
  • But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.
    — Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • His work finds a means of using technology, engineering, and performance to ask what a garment might be capable of beyond simply clothing the body.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
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  • Students are tailoring resumes to specific job descriptions, emphasizing relevant skills and using language that aligns with the position.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Commercial applications for advanced nuclear US technology developers are increasingly tailoring reactor designs for industrial customers rather than traditional electric utilities.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • The texture was smooth, and the flavor fitting for anyone with a major sweet tooth.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.
    — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Adding Protein The healthy fats and fiber in avocado toast are satisfying and can help keep you feeling full.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Heritage dressing took on a more subversive edge, mixing preppy and equestrian references with grunge, while pale pastels brought softness to the season.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That philosophy is perhaps especially apt for a designer whose work has always found energy in people dressing to be noticed.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • For Garcia, evolution in her organization’s work is key, constantly listening to the community and adapting to meet people’s needs.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Most leaders say moving quickly and adapting is essential, but only a small number feel their organizations can keep up.
    — Angela Palo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suiting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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