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as in sufficing
to be fitting or proper
no, a second-floor room won't suit if there's no elevator, since one of us has a disability
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as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
the location of our hotel suited us just fine
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as in clothing
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
went to the party suited in a strange getup that he'd picked out himself
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as in tailoring
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
a bohemian by nature, she would have to suit her behavior to the corporate culture
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Recent Examples of suiting
Guests arrived in statement sunglasses and colored suiting to view a herd of 100 life-sized elephant sculptures gracefully marching down the sandy shores of South Beach, sponsored by niche perfumery Xerjoff.
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Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Sweeney opted for grey suiting by Tom Ford, styling the designer’s double-breasted wool blazer with a backless halter vest and a mini skort.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
Take, for instance, her fondness for full-length coats with tiny bottoms, her love of monochromatic dressing, or her willingness to try mens suiting with gusto.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Olivia Frances Brown Olivia Frances Brown put a casual spin on suiting at the Golden Globes Celebrating 2024 BFI London Film Festival on Sunday.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
Sweeney opted for grey suiting by Tom Ford, styling the designer’s double-breasted wool blazer with a backless halter vest and a mini skort.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 23 Nov. 2024
Take, for instance, her fondness for full-length coats with tiny bottoms, her love of monochromatic dressing, or her willingness to try mens suiting with gusto.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
Olivia Frances Brown Olivia Frances Brown put a casual spin on suiting at the Golden Globes Celebrating 2024 BFI London Film Festival on Sunday.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Each event featured different décor, color schemes, and attire befitting the celebration.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The kitchen is, befitting an HGTV star, open, with Arabescato Corchia–honed countertops and Miele appliances.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
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The successful outcome for Perpetua Resources is especially impressive given the complex nature of the federal, state, and local permitting process, as well as the work involved in satisfying the concerns of local communities and the Nez Perz Tribe.David Blackmon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Employees who cultivate relationships at work have a more fun and satisfying experience.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In adapting this game that takes place between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, there seems to be a lot of freedom in terms of exploring iconic and new locales or adding more to Indiana Jones’ personality.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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If this temperature feels too cold for you, Brad Roberson, president of Aire Serv, recommends cautiously adjusting it before cranking up the heat.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 31 Dec. 2024
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Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Suiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suiting. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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