aptly

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Recent Examples of aptly Then start packing your bags for this sliver of a barrier island along Florida's aptly named Space Coast. Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 The aptly named Pioneer II builds on the same architecture as its predecessor, but a series of smarter features once again place it at the bleeding edge of marine design. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026 Its title, aptly, is Dumpster Fire. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026 The aptly named Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs are now rolling out to grocery stores nationwide, retailing for around $4, depending on location. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aptly
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Adverb
  • To Jordan Flowers, the executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, the film ably dramatizes what his organization has been trying to tell the general public ever since those modern whistleblowers started coming forward ten years ago.
    Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
  • England's squad is spearheaded by Harry Kane, who is ably supported by the likes of Reece James, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon.
    Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Adverb
  • Twenty years ago, Swift broke through as a rising Nashville star, before quickly, and deftly, pulling off the ultimate crossover pivot en route to becoming the biggest pop star on the planet.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • Aouar turns, sliding the ball through to Mahrez, who deftly finished past goalkeeper Alexander Schlager.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 June 2026
Adverb
  • The new owner, Jasen Mark, snapped it up four years ago, then spent $8 million to turn a rundown resort into a new five-star property that artfully straddles modern amenities and a nostalgic embrace of simpler times.
    Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
  • Co-directed by the singer, the clip was artfully shot and empathetically told, and got fans sufficiently invested that Kiyoko eventually published a YA novel expanding the adventures of its young lovers, Coley and Sonya.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 June 2026
Adverb
  • The characters have little time to make life-or-death decisions, let alone ruminate, and the action vacillates between triage and doctors expertly improvising solutions — like Mel (Taylor Dearden) donating her own blood, and Javadi (Shabana Azeez) going MacGyver mode with a tracheal tube.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
  • The latter sequence is edge-of-your-seat stuff, expertly shot with terrified eye-to-eye closeups.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • Rams architects Les Snead and Sean McVay can still adroitly motivate a player without pressing too hard.
    Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • Shrines, Puzzles, and a Sprawling World The Adventures of Elliot adroitly fuses sharp combat with intricate puzzle-solving, further cementing the Zelda feel.
    Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • In one of prettiest team goals of this tournament, Ayase Ueda skillfully found Ritsu Doan, who threaded it to Maeda.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • The staff knows the menu and wine list back to front, and buzz around the dining room quickly and skillfully.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • Guides know which neighborhoods to avoid, speak the language fluently in places where a barrier could leave you vulnerable, and signal to potential threats that you’re already accompanied — a real factor in destinations like Colombia, where a guide is essential for both safety and navigation.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
  • The cosmopolitan nature of UAE society means Arabic has ceded ground in daily life, to the point where even some Arab children don’t speak it fluently.
    Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Adverb
  • While traditional tailoring and minimalist silhouettes dominated the red carpet, prospects masterfully personalized their looks.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Son moved fast, especially up the left wing, and arced balls masterfully into the corners of the net.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 24 June 2026

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“Aptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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