1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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2
as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
Beach activities available include paddleboarding, snorkeling, and even some fitness experiences.
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Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
As press secretary, Jean-Pierre repeatedly denied reports regarding Biden’s mental fitness during his time in office.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
For something more personal, the Fitbit Sense fitness tracker is down 34% to $153, giving you stress tracking, sleep insights, and health tools that actually help day to day.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The pieces are designed to transition easily from fitness to day‑to‑day life.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
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Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
As press secretary, Jean-Pierre repeatedly denied reports regarding Biden’s mental fitness during his time in office.
—Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
For something more personal, the Fitbit Sense fitness tracker is down 34% to $153, giving you stress tracking, sleep insights, and health tools that actually help day to day.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
The pieces are designed to transition easily from fitness to day‑to‑day life.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
Noun
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According to Salus Research clinical trials, the toothbrush improves gum health and removes twice as much plaque compared to a manual brush.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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This vitamin supports immune health, promotes wound healing and helps the body absorb iron.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Sarah Hostetler,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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This balance is essential because too much standardization can erode customer relevance, while too much localization can undermine efficiency; finding the right mix allows retailers to scale effectively while still meeting the expectations of diverse markets.—
Charisma Glassman,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Castor oil has long been associated with traditional beauty and wellness, but innovators are now harnessing it to engineer the next generation of sustainable products.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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While conducting a wellness check, police officers discovered Birchmore's body seated on the floor of her apartment with a luggage strap around her neck tied to a closet doorknob.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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These are full-validity B-1, B-2, or B1/B2 visas, H-2A visas and Border Crossing Cards for Mexican nationals, as long as the renewal takes place within 12 months of the prior visa's expiration and the applicant was at least 18 when the previous visa was issued.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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These capabilities, when paired with rigorous verification, help firms move from volume to validity.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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His audience knows to expect such stuff from him on a regular basis, and surely ABC executives had time after his Monday taping to confer on the suitability of his monologue for that evening.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2025
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Airlines are required to verify passengers' suitability through multiple steps, beginning with ticket purchase and continuing through boarding.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s considerable dispute, even among some Democrats, about the appropriateness of suspending the work of California’s independent citizen redistricting commission for a few election cycles.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Sep. 2025
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In January, the City Council voted for a certificate of appropriateness that paved the way for the Tin Shop building to either be relocated or demolished in the future.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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However, many did not seem aware of the applicability of the new requirement, prompting Leavitt to post on X in order to clarify any confusion.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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