1
as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a gymnastics program promoting fitness and agility in school-aged children
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as in relevance
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I have to question the fitness of wearing a bright red dress to a funeral
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Recent Examples of fitness
The company calls itself an athletic country club, thanks to its array of offerings which can include fitness classes, personal training, pickleball courts, pools, saunas, the LifeCafe and more.
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Nyhus spearheaded the effort to start the California Police Olympics with the help of colleagues who felt the sporting event would boost overall fitness, reduce stress and increase the police force’s professional abilities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The six-week fitness program is intended for households with children between the ages of 8 and 15.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Nyhus spearheaded the effort to start the California Police Olympics with the help of colleagues who felt the sporting event would boost overall fitness, reduce stress and increase the police force’s professional abilities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
The six-week fitness program is intended for households with children between the ages of 8 and 15.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2025
In fact, Oura just recently updated its app to offer more accurate calculations of your active time and steps in an effort to improve its fitness tracking capabilities, which have always been limited.
—PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
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And not just for personal health, but for workforce health, talent retention, and organizational resilience.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Billy Joel is canceling all of his upcoming shows due to a health issue affecting his ability to perform, the musician announced Friday (May 23).—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 May 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Burgess: What makes Hotel Sages Signature Retreats unique compared to other wellness retreats?—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Read more: Prevention & Treatment Supplements 9 Sources By Trang Tran, PharmD Tran is a Doctor of Pharmacy and an integrative health and wellness freelance writer based in Oregon.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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Resilient Test Intelligence: Test assets maintain validity through UI modernization cycles, preserving institutional knowledge across product iterations.—
Asad Khan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Moreover, this objection undermines the validity of your career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Get together with your planning team and review each person’s strengths and weaknesses.—
Denis Sinelnikov,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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While there is a public confidence in the strength of the alliance, there are concerns about gaping capability gaps across Europe.—
Ellie Cook — reporting from Rovajärvi, northern Finland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Dylan, a baker’s apprentice, wants to marry her; their journey on his moped is one of the film’s loveliest sequences, an image of freedom and happiness that suggests such a life might be within reach.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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The Wrong Pet Beds Levy says the right type of dog bed is the most essential home item is for a dog's happiness and comfort.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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These settings are ideal for astrophotography, while the overall focal range further increases its usefulness when shooting a variety of night sky compositions.—
James Abbott,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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An Internet where a World ID is required to access most services might impede the usefulness of the agents that OpenAI and others are developing.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo returns to the ring in search of a return to glory and relevancy.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The return to sustained relevancy –- something that seemed next-to-impossible for over two decades –- is new for younger fans who never saw the beloved ’90s90’s teams.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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“Fitness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fitness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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