beseeming

present participle of beseem, archaic
as in befitting
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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  • Each event featured different décor, color schemes, and attire befitting the celebration.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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  • Brooklyn-born, Davidson Petit-Frère has built a suiting empire that caters to a prestigious clientele ranging from Hollywood celebrities to global leaders.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles Kidman favored power suiting with a dose of pinstripes.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • The school's kitchen and cafeteria are congested with long serving lines, according to the district's website.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Shanghai remains the hub for the new model, with the city serving as the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's center of production, as well as the base for its research and development departments.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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