as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux
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Recent Examples of fittingly
Written and directed by Swift, the clip sees the singer fall in love with a fellow loner (Domhnall Gleeson) after spraying herself with a love potion fittingly called Opalite.
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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The dishes are fittingly inspired by those from royal Rajasthani and Mughal kitchens, as well as other international cuisines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
And fittingly, that growth has been driven largely by NBC's push into live sports.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
What begins as paranormal record-keeping gradually reveals a mythic tale centered on people who, fittingly, were mostly writers.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The movie is a fittingly brutally honest drama and silly buddy comedy all at the same time.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The eatery has moved into a building that fittingly has a tubular past.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Tim Cindric’s Remarkable Rise From The Ashes If the Phoenix rose from the ashes, Cindric’s return to pit lane in IndyCar fittingly comes in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18, the second day of IndyCar’s two-day preseason Spring Training.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The dishes are fittingly inspired by those from royal Rajasthani and Mughal kitchens, as well as other international cuisines.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
And fittingly, that growth has been driven largely by NBC's push into live sports.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
What begins as paranormal record-keeping gradually reveals a mythic tale centered on people who, fittingly, were mostly writers.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
The movie is a fittingly brutally honest drama and silly buddy comedy all at the same time.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
The eatery has moved into a building that fittingly has a tubular past.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Both Sweeney and Martin fittingly posed for photos inside the ring, with one shot depicting the actress in a plunging, corseted metallic dress featuring a subtle mermaid skirt.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Tim Cindric’s Remarkable Rise From The Ashes If the Phoenix rose from the ashes, Cindric’s return to pit lane in IndyCar fittingly comes in Phoenix, Arizona on February 18, the second day of IndyCar’s two-day preseason Spring Training.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
Adverb
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The hack works best if duvets are secured properly or layered separately to prevent shifting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Authorities are investigating whether the device did or did not work properly.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The bravura production and costume design are respectively by Suzie Davies and Jacqueline Durran, both correctly tipping the outrageous into the tacky.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many brands can last several years when applied correctly.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Furthermore, appropriately sized filters for the tank are a must to remove waste and maintain water quality.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pearl asks Sam the changeling son, appropriately terrified by the terms of such salvation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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