Example Sentences

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But when the Makiokas think of suitableness and taste, no more is meant.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

First, when Elizabeth and Darcy think of suitableness, rectitude, taste and everything but romantic love, we know that a great gift of passion lies beneath, all the stronger for being controlled.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

This was his plan of amends—of atonement—for inheriting their father’s estate; and he thought it an excellent one, full of eligibility and suitableness, and excessively generous and disinterested on his own part.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

She seemed bent on giving no real insight into Mr. Dixon’s character, or her own value for his company, or opinion of the suitableness of the match.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

They laughed then at the suitableness of the unintended pun, and it was in the sound of this laughter that Guitar picked up his brown leather jacket and started out the door.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison