as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
he was dressed fittingly for the prom—all decked out in a spiffy tux
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Recent Examples of fittingly
This year the theme is, fittingly, old people.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Hawaii favored piña coladas — fittingly — while Nevada preferred bloody marys.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead, and perhaps fittingly, Coppola takes a page from Jacobs’s own book, and strings together a gauzy assortment of references and influences—presented through clips, photographs, and interviews—that have made up Jacobs’s artistic blueprint over the years.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
This year's theme centers around Persephone – fittingly, the Greek Goddess of spring.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As founder of one of Hollywood's most influential studios, Walt Disney fittingly holds the record for most Oscar nominations (59) and wins (26, but only 22 are competitive rather than honorary).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Nominated for Original Song for Golden from KPop Demon Hunters, singer Ejae fittingly wore Oscars gold on the red carpet.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The colorful, disco-leaning set was fittingly introduced by actor Ryan Gosling, who hosted the previous week’s episode, during which Styles made a surprise cameo in the monologue.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The editing, by the director and Sam Kuhn, finds the pulse of every scene, and the music, fittingly, is a vital element, from the dream-state propulsion of Montell Fish’s compositions to a fine selection of vintage Japanese folk-rock.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Hawaii favored piña coladas — fittingly — while Nevada preferred bloody marys.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Instead, and perhaps fittingly, Coppola takes a page from Jacobs’s own book, and strings together a gauzy assortment of references and influences—presented through clips, photographs, and interviews—that have made up Jacobs’s artistic blueprint over the years.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2026
This year's theme centers around Persephone – fittingly, the Greek Goddess of spring.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
As founder of one of Hollywood's most influential studios, Walt Disney fittingly holds the record for most Oscar nominations (59) and wins (26, but only 22 are competitive rather than honorary).
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Nominated for Original Song for Golden from KPop Demon Hunters, singer Ejae fittingly wore Oscars gold on the red carpet.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
The colorful, disco-leaning set was fittingly introduced by actor Ryan Gosling, who hosted the previous week’s episode, during which Styles made a surprise cameo in the monologue.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Mar. 2026
The editing, by the director and Sam Kuhn, finds the pulse of every scene, and the music, fittingly, is a vital element, from the dream-state propulsion of Montell Fish’s compositions to a fine selection of vintage Japanese folk-rock.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fittingly
Adverb
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Everyone is urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Shades of Apollo 13 The Artemis astronauts will orbit Earth for a day to make certain everything is working properly before igniting the main engine and heading for the moon.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The Goldman Sachs data, which shows real productivity acceleration in industries with higher adoption rates, suggests that the gap may be closing—but only for firms that have actually deployed the tools and done so correctly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Foster said a few people correctly guessed the breed combination.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Courier lockers—commonly used in apartment buildings, offices and parcel collection hubs—typically rely on drivers selecting an appropriately sized compartment for each delivery.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert the company, which will then share the evidence appropriately.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Fittingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fittingly. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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