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Recent Examples of befit
Ross, who co-wrote the script with Joslyn Barnes, achieves an advance in narrative form, one that singularly befits the movie’s subject—not just dramatically but historically and morally, too.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Each event featured different décor, color schemes, and attire befitting the celebration.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow that to distract from the body-horror smash’s amassing a track record befitting a legitimate contender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
He’s simply invested in doing a job to the best of his abilities, to tell you a tale that will thrill you, touch you, maybe take you out of your head space for two hours in a manner befitting both patrons and paying customers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Each event featured different décor, color schemes, and attire befitting the celebration.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Don’t allow that to distract from the body-horror smash’s amassing a track record befitting a legitimate contender.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
He’s simply invested in doing a job to the best of his abilities, to tell you a tale that will thrill you, touch you, maybe take you out of your head space for two hours in a manner befitting both patrons and paying customers.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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So, suffice it to say that your man will be able to smell the luxury in every spritz of the Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Other than these, a nice thank-you email or text should suffice.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2025
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Chelsea are also listening to offers for Nkunku, who was signed before Enzo Maresca’s appointment as head coach last summer and does not fit his style of play, with Cole Palmer being preferred in the France international’s best position.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Best’s family is left to live without her — and to try and do the impossible thing of fitting her life, her successes and her joy, her hopes and dreams, into a few quotes and memories.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Banjo served as the assistant special teams coach for the Denver Broncos in 2023.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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The pieces served as symbols and metaphors of the detainees’ experiences.—
Alexandra Moore,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Skin scents simply don’t challenge me the way more complex creations do.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
4 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, Trump surrogates like White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles don't seem to be doing much to contain the political fallout.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The full-service firm has studio locations in the Dallas and Austin areas and works in a variety of styles to suit their clients’ personal tastes.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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Comprehensive formula High fiber content for satiety and gut health Multiple flavor options to suit different preferences Thin consistency when mixed with water alone This mix from Ka’Chava has an impressive array of 85+ superfoods.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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