as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
questioned the appositeness of such racy illustrations to a serious text on human sexuality
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Noun
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Plus, by remaining in the U.S., players can still make endorsement appearances and maintain broader relevance.—
Ben Pickman,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Content oversight and quality assurance provided by Bay Area News Group. Bay Area News Group advertising leadership oversees sponsored, native, and paid content on this platform, ensuring its quality, relevance, and helpfulness for our audience.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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After all, the validity of the Mountain West’s exit fees are facing legal scrutiny.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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There’s not as much acknowledgment of the validity and seriousness of grieving the loss of a relationship.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
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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
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It’s designed for researchers, students, and academics, but its usefulness extends far beyond the academic world.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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At any rate, Blue Label has also maintained relevancy by introducing limited edition bottlings.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, Randle helped the Knicks return to relevancy.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Some critics deemed the set an act of heresy, an affront to folk music propriety.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Cadiz Bay Travelers can spike their happiness when visiting this ancient Spanish port city by enjoying the many parks, beaches and abundance of sunshine. 5.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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That’s about as high as the happiness goes, however.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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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
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However, Juneteenth maintains a resolve to protect Black family, freedom, and felicity.—
Danielle Broadway,
Parents,
18 Nov. 2023
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“Appositeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appositeness. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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