fitting

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"Cousteau and his crew inspired generations to look beneath the surface," said Lerosey-Aubril, "it seemed fitting to name this ancient marine animal after someone who changed the way we see ocean life."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Purifoy’s fantastical assemblages made of found objects and unloved detritus provided the most fitting example of the creative desert mindset.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Perry died in 2025; Tom Nolan finds this suspenseful tale “a fine capstone” for the writer’s career, as well as a fitting farewell for the memorable Jane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

BTS's comeback concert is being staged on the doorstep of the historic Gyeongbokgung royal palace -- a fitting venue for the so-called "Kings of K-pop".

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

It’s a fitting pathway to my home, he thought.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin