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as in proper
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
many voters feel that the womanizing governor has not acted in a befitting manner for someone who serves as the state's chief executive
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a befitting reply to a civil question
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as in sufficing
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Recent Examples of befitting
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The look was understated yet elegant—very befitting of an Oscar nominee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Here’s a quick rundown of the game tonight, with a format befitting Sunday’s Academy Awards.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The people responsible for such acts will get a befitting reply in the near future.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The look was understated yet elegant—very befitting of an Oscar nominee.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The Boulder Theater, long the red-carpet venue for BIFF that hosts its opening and closing nights, would likely hold screenings from both BIFF and Sundance, befitting the town’s collaborative spirit, Kathy Beeck added.
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Here’s a quick rundown of the game tonight, with a format befitting Sunday’s Academy Awards.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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People come back from proper breaks with more energy, better ideas, and fewer signs of burnout.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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King, a House member of 12 years, said both the tenor and the substance of Thompson's remarks were appropriate for the moment.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The law is meant to preserve a person's civil liberties as much as possible and that the treatment provided is appropriate to the person's needs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Just be polite and point out the issue at checkout.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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From a software engineering perspective, being polite is a waste of resources.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Near And Far The Near Field Mode is suitable for use at a computer desk where spatial accuracy and proximity immersion are essential.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In June, The Athletic explained whether Watkins was suitable for United or not.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Reeling from scandals in the 1870s, baseball’s owners consciously sought to make the sport respectable by broadening its upper- and middle-class fan-base.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Despite that streak ending, Swag had a more than respectable opening, debuting with 163,000 overall units on 198.77 million streams, per Billboard.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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As the world mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, a new petition has been launched to provide a fitting tribute by renaming an airport in his honor.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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The many tributes pouring in honoring Ed Feulner -- founder, trustee, and longest-serving president of the Heritage Foundation -- are both fitting and deeply meaningful to those of us who wake up every day honored to advance the Heritage mission.—
Bridget Weisenburger,
National Review,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Saucy barbecue chicken, ham, and, yes, pineapple, are all acceptable.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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While being truthful is an important value, telling a white lie can be acceptable.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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