beseem

archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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Verb
  • So, suffice it to say that your man will be able to smell the luxury in every spritz of the Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Other than these, a nice thank-you email or text should suffice.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Skin scents simply don’t challenge me the way more complex creations do.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Similarly, Trump surrogates like White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles don't seem to be doing much to contain the political fallout.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • An immersive orchestral experience befitting the whole family, spend this holiday evening with the spectacular sound of strings singing spooky Christmas carols.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
  • As befitting its name, the American Cinematheque keeps the art form of film running in theaters.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Schiff served on the House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6 assault.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Thomas Delage, Vogue France’s Fashion & Jewelry Senior Market Editor, served as co-host.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The full-service firm has studio locations in the Dallas and Austin areas and works in a variety of styles to suit their clients’ personal tastes.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Comprehensive formula High fiber content for satiety and gut health Multiple flavor options to suit different preferences Thin consistency when mixed with water alone This mix from Ka’Chava has an impressive array of 85+ superfoods.
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025
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  • Chelsea are also listening to offers for Nkunku, who was signed before Enzo Maresca’s appointment as head coach last summer and does not fit his style of play, with Cole Palmer being preferred in the France international’s best position.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Best’s family is left to live without her — and to try and do the impossible thing of fitting her life, her successes and her joy, her hopes and dreams, into a few quotes and memories.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Beseem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseem. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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