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Recent Examples of befit
As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Mirae isn’t exactly inexpensive, but the level of service befits a much higher-dollar restaurant.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His shot-for-shot duel to the death with SGA was befitting of an MVP referendum game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Within this inspirational setting, F ZEEN ATHENS offers guests the comforts and facilities that befit a top-of-the-line city hotel.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Mirae isn’t exactly inexpensive, but the level of service befits a much higher-dollar restaurant.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
His shot-for-shot duel to the death with SGA was befitting of an MVP referendum game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Within this inspirational setting, F ZEEN ATHENS offers guests the comforts and facilities that befit a top-of-the-line city hotel.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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The play subverts itself, never allowing an audience to gain a commanding foothill, even at the end when (suffice it to say) the watchers become the watched.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
25 Mar. 2026
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Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, its slender base fits inside most cupholders and water bottle bags.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are a number of other guys that are leaders on the field that could have equally served in that opportunity.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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It’s served alongside rice cooked with mushrooms and herbs, a clever mashup of Malaysian nasi ulam and Haitian djon djon.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Not every capable, motivated person is suited for every job.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Available on both Windows and macOS, AcePDF is suited for users who need consistent document handling across platforms.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fact that the President is now signalling a messy retreat has nothing to do with insufficient lethality and everything to do with politics—in particular, the alarm in the global oil markets and the American public’s widespread opposition to the war.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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If a friend volunteers input, accept their assistance with gratitude rather than doing everything alone for the best results.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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