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Recent Examples of befits
Press coverage has been strong across the board — from back-to-back performances on The Jimmy Fallon Show to their massive live comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, to the Netflix documentary — all of it adds up to a comeback that truly befits their status.
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Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
—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
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
—Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
That delirious excess befits the essence of Lapid’s method, which is a fusion of fiction with indigestibly and irreducibly nonfictional elements.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
The service Service is low-key and casual, as befits the country setting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
As befits Jack’s super-indie career, Family Movie projects a loose and scrappy vibe.
—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
The recital acted like a religious experience in which a rarefied atmosphere befits radiance.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befits
Verb
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This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.—
Ernesto Burden,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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So does Delta Air Lines, which also ranks high with customers and is now the country’s most profitable carrier.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These wireless earbuds are comfortable enough for all-day wear, thanks to their ergonomic design that fits the ear perfectly.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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So, Gomez collaborated with the Hanger Clinic, which designs and custom fits orthotic and prosthetic devices.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While certain formulas tend to work well on mature skin, there’s not one universal type that suits everyone over 50.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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That intimate setup suits the candid subject matter of the new record, whose incubation—and attendant health scare—is among the topics explored in Philip Sherburne’s recent profile, Bill Callahan Laughs at Death.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That agency serves around 2 million people in Santa Clara County.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This new restaurant next to the 74-year-old Silver Wheel roller skating rink on Grants Lane serves breakfast and lunch that tastes home-cooked with dessert that is worth a stop alone.—
Ella Gonzales
April 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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