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Recent Examples of befit
The show features a range of stylish furniture, including white boucle chairs, typical of Charlotte York’s polished aesthetic, a writing desk befitting the iconic New York columnist, and velvet bar stools reminiscent of the ones seen in Lisa Todd Wexley’s home.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
Even when the stiff-upper-lipped Lionel finally breaks down in this third act, the camera remains at a distance, with a kind of reserve that befits The History of Sound’s period setting but also keeps us from fully investing emotionally.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
And so Lee’s reinterpretation strains to leave us on a high instead of a low, as befits the finale of an update so compellingly eager to flip the script on one of Kurosawa’s most cynical films.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Both teams threw punches befitting of the moment before halftime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 June 2025
Even when the stiff-upper-lipped Lionel finally breaks down in this third act, the camera remains at a distance, with a kind of reserve that befits The History of Sound’s period setting but also keeps us from fully investing emotionally.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 22 May 2025
And so Lee’s reinterpretation strains to leave us on a high instead of a low, as befits the finale of an update so compellingly eager to flip the script on one of Kurosawa’s most cynical films.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Both teams threw punches befitting of the moment before halftime.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for befit
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For the latter, a brief statement often will suffice.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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International flights still require a valid passport or acceptable alternative; a Real ID card alone will not suffice.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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If the standard lens doesn't fit your use case, there's also an Ultra Wide Lens Mod ($96) with a 177-degree field of view, a Macro Lens Mod ($130) for close-ups, and an Anamorphic Lens Mod ($130) with a 21:9 aspect ratio and those sweet, sweet movie-style lens flares.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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Relatedly, skip parts of the itinerary that don’t fit into your budget as needed.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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After more than 30 years of service, McChrystal was out of a job, a career, and a life that began as an Army brat born while his father was serving in Germany.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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When cooking or serving food outside, make sure to keep it covered to keep wasps out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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As such, Raleigh's new icon will likely be best suited to slight inclines and fairly level city streets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Available for adoption through Our Companions’ Re-homing Program, Rocco is 2 years old and looking to find a home that can better suit his youthful energy and size.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
4 July 2025
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“Befit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befit. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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