befitting

Example Sentences

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“The Boys of Dungeon Lane,” Paul McCartney’s twenty-seventh post-Beatles studio album, is the portrait of an artist in his twilight, a rich assortment of storytelling and nostalgia befitting the world’s greatest living songwriter.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Here the band of vampires led by David is an actual rock band, of a gothic style befitting its members.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But they’ll be busy, befitting the millions of dollars in overhead they represent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Jake LaRavia pulled on his black T-shirt to reveal a motto befitting the Lakers’ newest iron man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Show some respect. Those are for the favorite. They are gowns and dresses befitting the most important person in the kingdom...aside from the king, queen, and princesses, of course."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton