appropriateness

noun

Definition of appropriatenessnext
as in suitability
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting visitors remarked on the appropriateness of window boxes on the cottage, noting they gave it a quaint, cheerful look

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appropriateness
  1. relevance
  2. validity
  3. usefulness
  4. relevancy
  5. fitness
  6. propriety
Noun
  • The story is set in the aftermath of the real-life Chavez Ravine evictions, a dark moment in the history of Los Angeles with very real modern-day relevance.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Modern buyers often crave a mix of authenticity, relevance and scarcity, reshaping how industries collaborate to meet these needs.
    Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • The first postponement occurred because Baldwin contested the validity of the debt.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Both Pettersson and Miller have denied that there is any validity to these rumors whatsoever, but even so, the effects of the negativity surrounding the Canucks has taken its toll.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Within a few years, the ISS will outlive its usefulness, and once it is abandoned there will be nothing to keep it at the proper altitude.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
  • It’s designed for researchers, students, and academics, but its usefulness extends far beyond the academic world.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Wondery is counting on the cultural relevancy of the Kelces to make this a revenue success for them.
    The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Neymar’s current head coach at Al Hilal, Jorge Jesus, told reporters on Thursday that the Brazilian’s recent knee injury, and his overall lack of fitness, had finally caught up with him.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The New York senator had reportedly long been concerned about Biden’s mental fitness as the then-81-year-old showed signs of aging.
    Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Expect trendy shoes from Good American like a denim pointed-toe slingback or even a ballet flat in crocodile, largely treated with their propriety On Cloud sole designed for comfort.
    Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
  • From professional oversight to social propriety, the pedometer served as a subtle but powerful mediator, quantifying life in ways that both reflected and challenged evolving norms of individual accountability and public transparency.
    Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of propriety
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