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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 fitting
to be fitting or proper
spoke politely of the deceased, as befitted the occasion
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Recent Examples of befitting
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Robinson, Grant updates The sheer numbers are hardly befitting of any team’s two most recent first-round draft picks.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Pork tenderloin with clam sauce, excellent cuts of meat, and a beef Wellington intended to be shared are classic dishes befitting a classic hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Investigators said prior to his death, Noel's mother failed to give him appropriate care for issues that included chronic lung disease, pulmonary edema, and esotropia.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Officers have also said in Board of Correction meetings that our city should divert people with serious mental health needs into appropriate treatment, rather than relying on them to fill in for shameful gaps in our public health system.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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After all, Smith was fitting eight pieces of gum into the hood of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s sweatshirt next to him.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Gendreau said better-fitting clothing, less stigma around sizing, and more readily available options motivate GLP-1 users to rediscover their personal style.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Films that would once have sparked competitive bidding are screening to polite attention and noncommittal follow-up meetings.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The old-school kind where everybody is mostly well-behaved and polite, and the audience scrolls on their phones to stay awake.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Hulse and her colleagues spent several days searching for a suitable location.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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The city is currently planning a new clubhouse there, and recently conducted polls on suitable designs.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Acting as an easy alternative to trousers, the skirt instantly softens tailoring and lends a more undone, modern feel to suiting.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Design can help with that, starting with accessories that keep your brush head far from the orange grime that lines the sink while simply suiting your bathroom’s style.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And while the coach house has a respectable two-car garage, the main residence has a massive garage beneath the first floor that can easily fit 10 vehicles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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Both offshoots had respectable runs on ABC, six (Private Practice) and seven (Station 19) seasons.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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With flat soles, light textures, and a smooth fit, preppy loafers are a solid option for long days on your feet, from theme park trips to office days.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Active families, newlyweds, solo travelers, fit friends, long-together couples, locals meeting for drinks—there’s a lovely mix of guests staying at (and just visiting) the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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