fitness

noun

ˈfit-nəs How to pronounce fitness (audio)
Definition of fitnessnext
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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Relevance

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2
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 Healthy movement, such as evening fitness classes, outdoor activities like kayaking, or hosting alcohol-free social gatherings, effectively reduces stress. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Fitness tenants Experts at JLL pointed out that local residents tend to be more active than the nation as a whole, and that is helping drive the expansion of fitness centers here. — Hang Nguyen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 The service This hotel rolls out the red carpet for all their guests offering complimentary fitness classes, personal shopping, and a gem car for getting around the Harwood District in style. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026 Nervous system training has moved from clinical biofeedback labs to everyday wrist wearables, with brands like Oura, WHOOP and Apollo Neuro reframing stress as a trainable fitness metric. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fitness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fitness
  1. health
  2. relevance
  3. wellness
  4. validity
  5. strength
  6. suitability
  7. appropriateness
  8. applicability
Noun
  • With more than 2,000 excess deaths recorded over six days at the peak of the June heat, according to health authorities, France’s cultural resistance to AC has started to soften.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • An emphasis on wellness means not only pampering spa treatments but advanced health tech, movement, and meditation sessions over an entire floor.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Four years after the Juan Soto trade, the two former Padres draftees have helped Washington return to relevance.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 4 July 2026
  • Take action to protect your identity Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • For a brand-new wellness experience this summer, athletic apparel brand Alo has made its French Riviera debut with its first-ever French boutique, open now at 45 Rue Gambetta.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • The wellness unit recently introduced an internal video series starring Jackson teaching meal-prep and providing practical, healthy recipes.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of wellness
Noun
  • In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI upheld the validity of the Latin Rite and urged priests to offer such a Mass if their parishioners demanded it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • Looking forward, the exclusive use of domain data and task training also establishes the validity of bespoke DSLMs for complex, audited agentic work.
    — Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Additional laser pulses reveal how much the ion’s quantum state has changed, allowing researchers to calculate the strength of the surrounding electric field.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The link held even after accounting for traditional risk factors, though the strength varied by racial and ethnic group, a gap researchers say still needs further study before firm conclusions can be drawn about why.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of suitability
Noun
  • Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Definition of appropriateness
Noun
  • Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces.
    — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Definition of applicability

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