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 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 Or Chloé’s spring 2005 separates—a semi-sheer tuxedo shirt, low-slung shorts, and a lightweight blazer, which seemed to Hamptonize suiting. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 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 Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting. Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 15 May 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 Only Ralph could make tweed, velvet, fur pelts and suiting sexy and recognizable and stylishly sumptuous. Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026 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. Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suiting
Verb
  • Devers performed at a level befitting a nearly $30-million player, posting an OPS+ of 126 in 2023 and 142 in 2024.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing is topping that 2016 title or the sheer volume of LeBron’s statistics, but helping the Knicks end a 54-year streak would have been an accomplishment befitting James’ career.
    Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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  • Wrestlers having legitimate issues backstage has led to multiple feuds that people-pleasing AEW President Tony Khan could not control.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But gone was the tension of worrying about pleasing a high-strung, perfectionist host.
    Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Not feeding the hungry, not tending to the sick, not clothing the naked, not welcoming the refugee.
    Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The company already offers a version of ChatGPT for teachers, and tailoring a model to help kids with studying and homework could give OpenAI more ways to bring its product to schools.
    Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Targeting Activations​ The third growth lever is tailoring activation strategies based on differences in demand.
    Tatiana Gouveia Nery Lindenberg, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The smooth material and form-fitting silhouette turn everything from a blouse to a T-shirt into a refined outfit.
    Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • That has practical consequences, because personal advice takes more time per client than fitting someone into a model portfolio.
    Hardy Michel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • But rather than the satisfying sound of arrow meeting deer, Kontras heard a loud, bothersome clank.
    Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And there is something satisfying in tracking clues and decoding references.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than importing a concept and dressing it in local garnish, Thymes built its menu around what the island itself produces.
    Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The brands Roach avoided dressing Zendaya in for the red carpet are Saint Laurent, Dior, Valentino, Chanel, and Gucci.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • With no European football, Chelsea can focus on adapting to Alonso’s methods in training and to setting the long-term ‘project’ back on track.
    George Edwards, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On top of directing, Hancock wrote the script, adapting the book by Matt and Harrison Query, which in turn was based on a short story by Matt Query that first appeared on Reddit.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suiting. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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