beseemed

past tense of beseem, archaic
as in sufficed
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • This has resulted in the Blackbird (a versatile square frame that pairs well with a variety of looks) and Good Night (an oversized frame best suited for bolder looks).
    Darryn King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Lopping pruners are best suited for material ½ inch or larger in diameter.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
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  • Dre Skull and Kartel’s sessions produced Kingston Story, a 2010 album that was celebrated for its conscientiously cheerful temper—and served as a reminder that dancehall was not just an identifiable sound but a scene, held up by intersecting networks of enthusiasts.
    Naomi Zeichner, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This Eastern Market spot is known for its gyros sandwiches and Greek platters served with a variety meats and accompaniments.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • Beat together cream cheese, remaining 1/2 cup butter, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Most car seat toys are small enough to hang overhead or fit in the child’s lap.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • The hole dubbed Magnolia in the club’s lexicon fits that description, especially after officials stretched the once-benign par-4 by 40 yards to 495 — and still a par-4.
    Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
  • There’s a kid’s menu and the day beds can fit families of up to ten people.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Beseemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beseemed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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