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Recent Examples of aptly
The aptly named Connect-OC served as a primary go-between that connected CSUF with the variety of local mental health resources.
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Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Thanks in part to editor Laurence Briaud, that easy and immersive structure aptly suggests that everything Garance experiences while her alcoholism advances happens during a single unit of time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026
The winner of Saturday’s ninth race was aptly named.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Jonah Berger makes similar recommendations in his book aptly titled Contagious.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 18 May 2026
Thanks in part to editor Laurence Briaud, that easy and immersive structure aptly suggests that everything Garance experiences while her alcoholism advances happens during a single unit of time.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 17 May 2026
The winner of Saturday’s ninth race was aptly named.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Jonah Berger makes similar recommendations in his book aptly titled Contagious.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly
Adverb
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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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The exhibition still ably singles out punk artists and groups with Jewish heritage like the Patti Smith Group, Blondie, Richard Hell, the Dictators and Suicide, as well as band managers, label executives, club owners and photographers who were part of the scene.—
Siran Babayan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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For three and a half years, Dougherty deftly handled the case, guiding the public through a frustrating competency system and finally a trial that ended with life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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Ireland, which did not qualify for this year's World Cup, nearly scored a go-ahead goal but Crépeau deftly stopped a charge by Mason Melia in the 85th minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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With this rollout, On has artfully upgraded the kick’s Cloud 5 predecessor — creating a more inclusive fit in the toe box, which is a win for all wide-footed athletes.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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But federal law was changed, and LNG began its own revolution in 2016, and this story was artfully told in 2024.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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Our colleges and universities should train students to expertly navigate the oceans of data and imagery to which they’re continually exposed.—
Rajiv Vinnakota,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The bar program features an entirely Mexican wine list mostly from Baja California, Mexico, expertly paired to the menu.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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Jenny Connell Davis’ adroitly constructed one-act play weaves together significant challenges for four women across seven decades.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s the spousal duo of Kate Kilbane and Dan Moses, songwriters with a splendid sense of how to use mood, melody and skillfully honed lyrics to drive a story forward.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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One attendee noted that Power even skillfully covered for a castmate who’d messed up his lines.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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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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Robinson, meanwhile, delivered Leo a Chicago flag pin and remarked on how the pope was fluently hyperlocal, name-checking the Catholic school Robinson attended, Mount Carmel, even specific city streets such as Kedzie, Augusta and Damen.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adverb
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Approximately 160 hours were devoted to diamond setting alone, with artisans hand carving the gold to accommodate each diamond and masterfully setting them into place one by one with tiny tweezers.—
Roberta Naas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Texture and color are masterfully layered throughout the floor plan, providing an enticing setting for your visit to Mexico’s capital city.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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“Aptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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