1
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble
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2
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
has an aptitude for math
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Recent Examples of aptitude
And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
But despite easily being the worst shooting team of Lloyd’s four-season tenure, Arizona finds itself in the thick of the Big 12 race in its first season in the league largely because of its defensive aptitude.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
But despite easily being the worst shooting team of Lloyd’s four-season tenure, Arizona finds itself in the thick of the Big 12 race in its first season in the league largely because of its defensive aptitude.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitude
Noun
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Australia’s giant kangaroos of yesteryear were likely homebodies — and that inclination ultimately did them in.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Even if both premises are correct—that Putin has Hitlerian inclinations and wants to expand into eastern Europe—Western societies may struggle to mobilize the requisite political will and economic resources to contend with the threat.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Boston Red Sox are all loaded with talent and have the potential to contend this season.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 2 min Kate Middleton demonstrated a hidden talent while on a royal trip to Scotland with her husband, Prince William.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Their nastiness and tendency to cross the line showed up a couple of hours earlier.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Providing learning opportunities to help team members understand their natural tendencies and work styles, along with facilitated workshops, can support trust-building and foster more effective collaboration and a thriving culture.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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So often during their rise to becoming one of the NHL’s top teams during the past few years, the Florida Panthers have shown a knack for rallying late.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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All stakeholders could do worse than consider Alexander Skarsgard’s offering of a Swedish James Bond, a superspy with all the requisite Bond trappings – tuxedo, licence to kill, way with the ladies – but with a particularly Scandinavian flair.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
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The charms feature Sabre’s signature emoji twist for fun, whimsy, and a splash of French flair.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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Jews and other immigrants from southern and eastern Europe were disproportionately targeted, highlighting the cultural affinities between anti-radicalism and racial and ethnic chauvinism.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Wieman did not respond to a follow-up question about how Polis’ affinity for math relates to his position on the bill.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2025
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Where to Shop Freethinkers General Store Owner Lisa Jenkins handpicks each item for Freethinkers General Store, which sells clothing, jewelry, bags, shoes, and gifts such as candles, games, notebooks, and puzzles.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Aptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptitude. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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