properness

noun

Definition of propernessnext
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting questioned the properness of having any curfew at all for people of college age

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for properness
  1. validity
  2. fitness
  3. relevance
  4. propriety
  5. usefulness
  6. relevancy
  7. happiness
  8. felicity
Noun
  • Both have been scrutinized over signature validity.
    Zack Huffman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about the validity of the vote count in Detroit in 2020.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is an ideal choice for Samsung users seeking a robust fitness tracker with advanced AI health insights.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Fur colour in the Arctic fox: genetic architecture and consequences for fitness Trend in Genetics.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • But for a franchise that has lagged behind its rivals for decades, a win could finally signal an era of relevance.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Judges are looking for relevance to neuroscience, creativity, accurate interpretation of data and quality of the research report.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • This new way to communicate without speaking allowed exchanging parties to bypass propriety and social expectations.
    Essence, Essence, 28 Sep. 2024
  • There was more privacy back then, a certain propriety and distance that people gave one another.
    Al Pacino, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Definition of propriety
Noun
  • Nevada, with its six Electoral College votes, is by far the least populous of the swing states, which means that its usefulness comes up in far fewer scenarios.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This year’s list has over 100 gift ideas for everyone in your life, and one in particular stood out thanks to its usefulness and affordability.
    Bridget Degnan, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Katy incorporating rap feels like an embarrassing attempt at relevancy, especially next to her mid-range belting.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Now, snippets of the brand and its products are represented by multiple people with relevancy across different markets and consumer groups for limited periods.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Take this test to find out: Self-Awareness Outcomes Questionnaire 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, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Love and laughter are the path to peace and happiness.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of happiness
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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