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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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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in tailoring
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of suiting
Stars including Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor, Heated Rivalry's François Arnaud, and music icon Queen Latifah strutted the grey carpet before taking front-row seats for the suiting specialist's latest looks.
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Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
The Education Department advised borrowers to use a Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator to estimate their monthly payment amount, determine their eligibility for repayment options, and choose a new plan suiting their goals and needs.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
While used in everything from suiting to hats to outerwear, the fabric’s most enduring expression is the tweed jacket, often in rich patterns including herringbones, glen plaids, and checks.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
The suiting vibe might suggest a classic menswear look, but Bad Bunny’s dapper black and white ensemble was actually based on a womenswear look that first came down the brand’s spring 2023 couture runway in Paris.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
The Education Department advised borrowers to use a Federal Student Aid Loan Simulator to estimate their monthly payment amount, determine their eligibility for repayment options, and choose a new plan suiting their goals and needs.
—Connor Greene, Time, 11 Dec. 2025
While used in everything from suiting to hats to outerwear, the fabric’s most enduring expression is the tweed jacket, often in rich patterns including herringbones, glen plaids, and checks.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suiting
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The girl group, known for their fashionable and trendy ensembles, have traded their glitzy stage costumes for casual looks, befitting a group of young women in a rare moment of rest.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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If your wedding is set in an Uptown mansion or an Art Deco hotel, choose something befitting the glamour of the venue.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Start by picking a film that fits the season and your guests, like a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster, a cult classic, or a vintage thriller.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Traditionally, presidents have responded to this burden by tailoring the part to the occasion.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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For years, courts and lawmakers have had to deal with bitcoin and other crypto tokens not fitting neatly into old legal boxes.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Perfit, a shoe-fitting start-up, showed how foot-scanning technology is already moving into retail.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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To make this satisfying meal, toss everything in your air fryer and come back 20 minutes later.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Unlike Magazine Dreams, the modest but satisfying Test avoids the lurid descent into violent psychodrama that swerved into hallucinatory Taxi Driver territory and undercut that film’s integrity.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The set dressing on the balloon task temporarily derails the episode.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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There were cartoons while dressing children, evening news while cooking dinner, and, before bed, families watched mutely as onscreen families laughed and talked.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Ava Reid’s novel has such a singular pulse and loyal audience, and with Emma Donoghue adapting and Kari Skogland directing, this project brings together artists with a fearless command of tone and character.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The approach is aimed at improving robots’ ability to perform delicate, variable tasks that have traditionally been difficult to automate, such as handling fragile components, adapting to changing object shapes and operating in dynamic environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suiting. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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