1
as in properly
in a manner suitable for the occasion or purpose
tried to appear suitably amused by his well-intentioned anecdote
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as in enough
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
I need someone who's suitably versed in computers to help me decide what to buy
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Recent Examples of suitably
Zaynn Arora as the boy messenger (Eric Williams in alternate performances) who delivers the news of Godot’s postponement is suitably fragile, fearful and haunting.
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Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Gone were the dark bars and cigar dens, replaced postwar by suitably mid-century alleys with shiny chrome bumper rails.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025
Kraner is a suitably likeable presence and Estefan provides the requisite warmth as the grandmother.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The first lady struck a suitably formal figure on Wednesday as the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted her and President Trump off Marine One at Windsor Castle on their unprecedented second state visit to the UK.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit to South Africa’s players for looking suitably concerned.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Some point out that with the latest high-tech, such as eyeball scans, presumably people could be distinctly and suitably identified.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Riseborough is suitably ghost-like as Kathryn, who is secretly the heart and soul of this misguided mission in which Chris is the brain.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The project’s executive producer Keyflo Music polishes the original track’s breezy amapiano groove, which suitably underscores Jamdong’s new verse.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Frank Rizzo, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Gone were the dark bars and cigar dens, replaced postwar by suitably mid-century alleys with shiny chrome bumper rails.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025
Kraner is a suitably likeable presence and Estefan provides the requisite warmth as the grandmother.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
The first lady struck a suitably formal figure on Wednesday as the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted her and President Trump off Marine One at Windsor Castle on their unprecedented second state visit to the UK.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Credit to South Africa’s players for looking suitably concerned.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Some point out that with the latest high-tech, such as eyeball scans, presumably people could be distinctly and suitably identified.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Riseborough is suitably ghost-like as Kathryn, who is secretly the heart and soul of this misguided mission in which Chris is the brain.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The project’s executive producer Keyflo Music polishes the original track’s breezy amapiano groove, which suitably underscores Jamdong’s new verse.
—Heran Mamo, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitably
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Impossible to judge him properly before then.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Alvar Aalto’s wiggly vase is instantly recognizable—a collectible item that will properly commemorate the special occasion.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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In the example below, Hwang In-beom anticipated Kamara’s pass but was not close enough to intercept.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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And if your backyard isn't large enough for a two-story tiny home, the company does offer a single-story option, which includes a bathroom, a kitchen, and a bed area.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Most shoes have a firm outer, which takes up more space in your suitcase and can easily be dented if not packed correctly.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The network claimed that the series’ producers violated their contract by not providing finished episodes to its censors in a sufficiently timely manner (an assertion that would not pass muster in a subsequent civil-court case won by the brothers).—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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As model capability has grown, so has the complexity of the tasks that they're being tested on and the human skill needed to create sufficiently challenging tasks.—
Nikita Ostrovsky,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yet, if a person is not appropriately dressed or is unable to regulate the temperature, prolonged exposure to any environment that is cooler than the body might result in hypothermia.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perfetti fills Ehlers’ void adequately and the Jets win the Central, this time parlaying it into a deep playoff run.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Suitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitably. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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