fittingness

noun

Definition of fittingnessnext
as in fitness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting trusted their judgment and didn't have to worry about the fittingness of their choice for a school play

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingness
  1. fitness
  2. relevance
  3. validity
  4. usefulness
  5. relevancy
  6. happiness
  7. propriety
  8. felicity
Noun
  • For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.
    Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Known for his active lifestyle and dedication to fitness, the controversial political figure, 70, was recently spotted working out at the exclusive Equinox Hudson Yards in an outfit that left gym-goers raising their eyebrows.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • When choosing influencers, prioritize relevance and engagement over sheer follower count.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • To the conscious world, the former increasingly feels like the largest inconvenience of these examples, leaving many to question and critique its relevance—the first step in disrupting this dynamic.
    Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • However, the person who negotiated on Panama's behalf did not have formal consent from the nation's government and had not lived in the country for 17 years, causing many Panamanians to question the treaty's validity, according to the Office of the Historian.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The Department of Justice continues to defend the CTA, emphasizing its constitutional validity as supported by rulings from the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia and the District of Oregon.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The usefulness of an index like BMI lies in its simplicity—a quick calculation produces a single number that gives a benchmark for health.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • 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
  • And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Take this quiz to find out: Brain Fog Scale Mark Travers, Ph.D., is an American psychologist who writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Ronnie here, swooping in with your weekly dose of happiness.
    Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of happiness
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
Noun
  • So: Is any of this so very different from the absurd, grab-bag felicity of director King's Paddington 2, where we were enchanted watching a teddy bear sing and dance in prison?
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black family, freedom, and felicity.
    Danielle Broadway, Parents, 18 Nov. 2023
Definition of felicity
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