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The Black Sabbath frontman starred on a reality show with his wife and manager, Sharon, and two of their children, Kelly and Jack, on the aptly titled The Osbournes.
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
After being eliminated in the early stages of both the French Open and Wimbledon, she’s aptly responded in Washington and Sunday’s final will be her first on hard court since Dubai in February 2024.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
Over fifty years later, the bayfront campus is more aptly described as a living museum, and features rotating art installations as told through tropical native flora.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reason—their staying power is earned through their versatility.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 28 July 2025
After being eliminated in the early stages of both the French Open and Wimbledon, she’s aptly responded in Washington and Sunday’s final will be her first on hard court since Dubai in February 2024.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025
Over fifty years later, the bayfront campus is more aptly described as a living museum, and features rotating art installations as told through tropical native flora.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reason—their staying power is earned through their versatility.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptly
ably
Adverb
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There are states that confer ownership of property after many years of a steward ably working the land.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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New York City, which is the U.S.’s Paris, ably vivifies this truth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Aptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptly. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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