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Recent Examples of aptly
The full moon of May 2025, aptly known as the Flower Moon, is almost upon us.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Rusty’s Lakeside Pub in Glasgow, Kentucky has Jennifer Brian’s very favorite morning/brunch cocktail, aptly named Dawn at the Downs.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, rich
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.2)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Flowers of this aptly named native attract not just bees but also hummingbirds and butterflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This is the Hinckley branch of the Leicester City Supporters Club, organised and led by the aptly named Angela Buswell.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025
Rusty’s Lakeside Pub in Glasgow, Kentucky has Jennifer Brian’s very favorite morning/brunch cocktail, aptly named Dawn at the Downs.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, rich
Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.2)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Flowers of this aptly named native attract not just bees but also hummingbirds and butterflies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
This is the Hinckley branch of the Leicester City Supporters Club, organised and led by the aptly named Angela Buswell.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly
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Graham Potter’s visitors from east London had gone even longer without a league win, since late February, but ably battled through.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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They’ve been ably aided by Czech VIP coordinator Tatiana Detlofson, and in the past decades the team welcomed Oscar winners, major filmmakers and stars.—
Steven Gaydos,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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