beseems

Definition of beseemsnext
present tense third-person singular of beseem, archaic
as in suffices
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • This is not a moment where simply modeling democratic and humanitarian principles by our own behavior suffices.
    Ernesto Burden, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
  • For some, the lower-tier MacBook Air suffices.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • So does Soderbergh’s camera, which begins sniffing and roving about the space like a dog unleashed.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • 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
  • 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.
    Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Nowadays, the white tie dress code befits the highest, most formal occasions, often steeped in history.
    Vogue, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • That agency serves around 2 million people in Santa Clara County.
    Max Darrow, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • 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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“Beseems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseems. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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