befitting
Example Sentences
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The billionaire singer and three-time Super Bowl champion, both 36, have kept fans guessing, but media reports describe an over-the-top celebration befitting one of the world's most famous musicians.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Pakistan's military said it had shot down four rudimentary drones and warned any further provocation "would receive a befitting response".
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
It was befitting of an important office job, with only the lightest indicators of riches and omnipotence.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
It was impressively intact, befitting our industrial candy age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I have determined a punishment befitting his disappointing behavior.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
