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as in qualified
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
with only one suitable candidate it's not difficult to decide for whom to vote
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
I don't have anything suitable to wear to a bar mitzvah
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Recent Examples of suitable
Not to mention, its non-irritating formula is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, too.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Pros: Affordable, suitable for all skin types, has a rich consistency and a non-greasy feel
Cons: The packaging isn't spill-proof
Best Antioxidant-Rich: Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream
Key ingredients: Antioxidant grape polyphenols, reparative organic shea butter
Fragrance-free?
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Since then, Trump officials have not answered why the State Department appeared to be taking steps to pursue an acquisition of electric vehicles from Tesla, with the company's stainless steel Cybertruck likely being the most suitable option for an armored vehicle.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Pros: Affordable, suitable for all skin types, has a rich consistency and a non-greasy feel
Cons: The packaging isn't spill-proof
Best Antioxidant-Rich: Caudalie Hand & Nail Cream
Key ingredients: Antioxidant grape polyphenols, reparative organic shea butter
Fragrance-free?
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2025
Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2025
Since then, Trump officials have not answered why the State Department appeared to be taking steps to pursue an acquisition of electric vehicles from Tesla, with the company's stainless steel Cybertruck likely being the most suitable option for an armored vehicle.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suitable
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The Pew Research Center survey was based on 1,391 qualified U.S. teen respondents between the ages of 13-to-17.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Identify a qualified individual, chosen through a peer-juried process, to chair the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Center. 10.—
Darin Stewart,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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These steps are inherently time-consuming and demand not only effective collaboration across various departments but also the strategic deployment of appropriate technologies.—
Zoryana Zagorodnya,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Addressing play aggression requires understanding the behavior and consistently implementing appropriate techniques to ensure a happy and balanced home environment.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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The ‘90s was good to the magazine industry for the most part.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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One that lingers, as intended, across the eight subsequent episodes, and gives the final season a fitting framework as a message of hope for the hopeless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cashman provided a fitting summary of Powerscourt’s mission towards the end of our conversation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The progression from current experimental implants to commercially available products capable of enabling telepathy or telekinesis will likely require several more years of clinical testing and regulatory approvals.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Chris is a brilliant forensic accountant capable of parsing weeks worth of complicated bookkeeping in a night, and spotting patterns others have missed.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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This creates a culturally competent leadership team equipped to navigate today's diverse workplace and drive organizational success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Circuit Judge Melanie Chase ruled last month that Kraft is competent to go to trial based on an evaluation from a Lake Mary psychiatrist.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Coldwell Banker Warburg One of the two fitted dressing rooms in the primary suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Suitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suitable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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