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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
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Hindley has raced aggressively so far, befitting a man whose contract is up this season.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Adjective
Yet without the reigning NBA MVP and their defensive anchor, the Thunder forced the Grizzlies to crumble in a way befitting of this series.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Maybe a Vegas residency is more befitting Swift’s showgirl era?
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
If your wedding is set in an Uptown mansion or an Art Deco hotel, choose something befitting the glamour of the venue.
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Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Hindley has raced aggressively so far, befitting a man whose contract is up this season.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befitting
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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Parton’s Imagination Library mails free, age-appropriate books every month to children from birth to age five.
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Recent policies that State Shield has supported include a Tennessee bill requiring the state board of education to adopt age-appropriate instruction related to communism and a Louisiana resolution encouraging economic ties with Taiwan.
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How to Correctly Dispose of Fire Pit Ash Once the ashes are completely cold, place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting metal lid.
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Wearing a well-fitting N95 mask can also help reduce exposure to fine particles from fireworks smoke and debris.
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The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
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Then, when regular channels deny your claim, send a polite, concise email to the company’s executives.
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There is also an abundance of suitable training facilities in the region, which is in the circuit of MLS preseason destinations.
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The modular, and containerized electromagnetic aircraft launch system is capable of deploying drones from almost any suitable location.
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Prince William joined her on the outing with a break from his usual navy suiting, instead rocking a beige suit jacket.
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This has been visible during Menšík’s run, with the combination of high bounce (in the first week’s heat) and slow conditions (in the cooler weather during the second) suiting his strike zone and contact point.
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Despite hot, humid conditions, a respectable crowd has already gathered, with organizers expecting attendance to grow as temperatures ease later this evening.
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But the Celtics’ latest deal for George makes the Clippers original deal for George a lot more respectable.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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Every four years, fans pour into stadiums, sports bars and watch parties to cheer some of the world’s fittest athletes.
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“Befitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befitting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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