befitting
Americanadjective
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“The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” Paul McCartney’s twenty-seventh post-Beatles studio album, is the portrait of an artist in his twilight, a rich assortment of storytelling and nostalgia befitting the world’s greatest living songwriter.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Jake LaRavia pulled on his black T-shirt to reveal a motto befitting the Lakers’ newest iron man.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The mood is tense and uneasy, befitting a number about the precarious state of life on Earth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Their celebrations were joyous, befitting a team that showed incredible heart for the fight.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
After sprucing it up a little, Mr. Clem advertised a drawing in the paper “for a name more befitting this fine, refurbished, modern establishment.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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