appropriateness

noun

as in suitability
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting visitors remarked on the appropriateness of window boxes on the cottage, noting they gave it a quaint, cheerful look

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of appropriateness The appropriateness of that support is measured according to the user type and/or previous search behavior. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The update comes as rodeo outfits have drawn attention online, including viral social media videos debating the appropriateness of attire worn by some attendees. — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care. — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 According to council members who supported the decision, concerns included the appropriateness of the program for children and its potential impact on attendance by some families. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 3 June 2026 On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations. — Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 This week, the 11-member Historic and Design Review Commission unanimously voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness for the second phase, an important requirement the city had to secure before applying for other permits and awarding a construction contract. — Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Mar. 2026 Participants prioritized scientific and medical accuracy, clarity, ease of pronunciation, avoiding stigma, and cultural appropriateness. — Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriateness
  1. suitability
  2. relevance
  3. validity
  4. applicability
  5. usefulness
  6. relevancy
  7. fitness
  8. propriety
Noun
  • The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 July 2026
  • Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Looking forward, the exclusive use of domain data and task training also establishes the validity of bespoke DSLMs for complex, audited agentic work.
    — Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of applicability
Noun
  • Even so, the way that feedback is gathered can make all the difference in terms of its honesty, usefulness and impact.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Each piece of vintage clothing carries some mix of memory, usefulness and resale value, and telling those apart is the hard part.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Names that balanced regional pride, cultural relevancy, and just the right amount of dad-joke magic.
    — Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 2 July 2026
  • If the Mets are looking to charge back into relevancy — in some fashion despite being trade deadline sellers — Lindor will need to return in vintage form to charge the clubhouse.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • At first glance, the three-part tonneau case sits with conservative propriety on the wrist.
    — Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • The second agreement precludes the Justice Department or any other federal agency from investigating the propriety of that funding.
    — Nick Akerman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Definition of propriety

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