aptitudes

plural of aptitude
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Recent Examples of aptitudes More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction. Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitudes
Noun
  • While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.
    Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Rotation-level talents are worth at least that, especially young ones, so having Walker and Sheppard on those deals is an easy call.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But 2025 has proven to be something special, a year that not only highlights her range but also cements her as one of the most exciting talents to watch.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But physical gifts, even those as impressive as Metcalf’s, can only take an athlete so far.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • In 2006, Universal Music Group and other major labels settled with New York State for $12 million over traditional payola, where radio stations received payments or expensive gifts in exchange for airplay.
    Jared Brenner, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to books for sale, there will be jewelry, curios, knick-knacks, puzzles and more available.
    Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Mere knick-knacks, which have all disappeared with the vicissitudes of years.
    Adam Verner September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025

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