How to Use suitable in a Sentence

suitable

adjective
  • The dress was a suitable choice.
  • We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.
  • The language in the video is not suitable for all ages.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The oil is most suitable for those with fine and oily hair types.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The doll is suitable for ages 3+ and makes the perfect gift for any of your small loved ones.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2022
  • The size is suitable for most spaces, and the numbers are easy to see from across the room.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
  • The jacket is suitable for wearing in the snow, wind and rain.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024
  • The video, which is not suitable for all ages, is below.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 6 June 2023
  • Despite the brand name, these chairs are suitable for adults, too.
    Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
  • The trivia game is set for two to six players and suitable for ages 16 and above.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Keep in mind, this sled is only suitable for kids 4 and up.
    Brie Gatchalian, Woman's Day, 27 Dec. 2022
  • This face wash is suitable for any skin type and is free of fragrances.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
  • And at the end, the pair disagreed on whether the Hot Ones challenge is suitable for couples.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The water-marbling paint set is suitable for kids of all ages and adults.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Some acknowledge the land was never suitable for homes in the first place.
    Reis Thebault, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
  • These plushy stuffies are suitable for young children or even teens and adults.
    Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 3 Nov. 2022
  • The sturdy stems and long vase life make the flowers suitable for cutting.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
  • None of it was suitable data for any of their profiles.
    Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
  • But the study said enough suitable land is available for both wind and solar.
    Tim Fitzpatrick, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Oct. 2022
  • Keep in Mind The square shape may not be suitable for every outdoor project.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Fluid art is quick and easy, and suitable for all ages and skill levels.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 16 May 2024
  • The language in the video below isn’t suitable for all readers.
    Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The bad news is that vitamin E might not be suitable for all skin types.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Have a cook-in: While many people are firing up the grill, the toasty forecast is more suitable for a potluck.
    Felicia Campbell and Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Cons This isn’t suitable for infants or younger kids who can’t sit on their own.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Though it’s written for children ages 8-12, the new book is suitable for fans of all ages, and makes a great gift idea too.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The perfect glue gun for crafts will not be suitable for large-scale home repairs.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 26 Sep. 2022
  • This program is suitable for adults and children 7 and up.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The shampoo is free of all harsh chemicals and is suitable for all hair types.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022
  • Thermal Cold weather turns off many golfers, but some spring and fall days are still suitable for golf.
    Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025

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