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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
He's written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment ...
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
To improve your fitness, experts recommend picking feasible movements for your body and doing it consistently.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Having hip dips is normal and has nothing to do with weight or fitness.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Jane Fonda's fitness routine has remained the same over the years — just at a different pace over time.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
To improve your fitness, experts recommend picking feasible movements for your body and doing it consistently.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Having hip dips is normal and has nothing to do with weight or fitness.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 Jan. 2025
Jane Fonda's fitness routine has remained the same over the years — just at a different pace over time.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for fitness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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Sulforaphane supplements continue to gain popularity among people pursuing health and wellness goals.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 11 Jan. 2025
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Pair that with the fact that many of the titles have flopped — like Concord, whose servers didn’t even last as long as a free trial for Hulu — major questions have arisen about the health and future of the video game industry, and where things go from here.Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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The story is set in the aftermath of the real-life Chavez Ravine evictions, a dark moment in the history of Los Angeles with very real modern-day relevance.Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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Modern buyers often crave a mix of authenticity, relevance and scarcity, reshaping how industries collaborate to meet these needs.Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Tai chi and qigong classes: Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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In addition to flexible dining, transparency and wellness are at the forefront.Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The first postponement occurred because Baldwin contested the validity of the debt.Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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Both Pettersson and Miller have denied that there is any validity to these rumors whatsoever, but even so, the effects of the negativity surrounding the Canucks has taken its toll.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Feelings of despair and hopelessness prevail but there is also a vast amount of strength and a want to do something to help.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Over the past few years, the strength of the U.S. economy and the job market have surprised almost everyone.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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May today and every day be filled with blessings, kindness, and happiness.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 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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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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Wondery is counting on the cultural relevancy of the Kelces to make this a revenue success for them.The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024
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This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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