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The first season followed Skinner's closeted character, aptly named Benny, arriving at the fictional Yates University for his first year of college and quickly forming a friendship with Carmen (Wally Baram).
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The precious, fine dining restaurant he was known for is no more but the all-day contemporary bistro Camélia remains, as does the hotel’s on-site pâtisserie aptly called Cake Shop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
As my son Wes aptly said, the moral of the story is that some democrats seem okay with Nazi symbolism but not a Jewish state.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
His story is the subject of a new HBO documentary, aptly titled Bring Me the Beauties.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
The precious, fine dining restaurant he was known for is no more but the all-day contemporary bistro Camélia remains, as does the hotel’s on-site pâtisserie aptly called Cake Shop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
As my son Wes aptly said, the moral of the story is that some democrats seem okay with Nazi symbolism but not a Jewish state.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
His story is the subject of a new HBO documentary, aptly titled Bring Me the Beauties.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly
Adverb
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As the slightly more sensible Tess, Ginger Minj is the glue of the production, ably carrying the heavy burden of turning the very silly storyline into something broadly coherent.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
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Marianna Gailus and Sepideh Moafi (The Pitt) ably perform the others, but Jackman is stunning as a man failing to balance love and lust.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Similarly, John Portman’s Entelechy II in Georgia and Ray Kappe’s home in Los Angeles deftly manipulate space and perspective, employing bold geometries and gravity-defying cantilevers to connect airy interiors to the landscape.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Both were able to deftly differentiate between information released before the latest patch and information released afterward, even when articles didn’t explicitly mention which game version they were based on.—
Ruben Circelli,
PC Magazine,
16 June 2026
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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
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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
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Paula turns on a dime, expertly masks her horror, stress, and despair, and puts on a smile for her little girl.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States’ women’s team, provided tactical analysis of the match, expertly delivered in just 70 seconds.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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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
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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
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Justin Hale has spent his career helping leaders break that silence—skillfully, humanely, and with lasting results.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Sharing skillfully, in ways that foster connection, isn’t always easy, Lyubomirsky and Reis insist.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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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
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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
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Their pursuit leads them down a highly unusual path with no easy answers, and Bong masterfully balances tonal shifts from bleak tragedy to absurdist humor to highlight why the case remains so compelling.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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“Aptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptly. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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