1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence
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2
as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I'd question the aptness of that goofy sympathy card
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Recent Examples of aptness
These musical moments turn into flights of fancy where the director fully embraces the medium’s aptness for whimsy.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptness
Noun
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Now the Dark Knight has always had some distinctly authoritarian tendencies baked into his tactics and mythology, as a Christopher Nolan movie or three made pretty clear.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, the songs have a tendency to drift towards a very similar sound, which stands out in the context of a project where everything else is so imaginative.—
Kambole Campbell,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Several weeks later, the OIG inspected the office with the city's Department of Law present and confirmed the items were in the office, prompting the OIG to underscore the necessity and appropriateness of the inspection.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the biggest November snowfall ever recorded in the city is 12 inches, all the way back in 1895.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With the Total 90 3 relaunching as a sneaker this year, the Cryoshot series appears set to be the second wave of Nike’s attempt to capitalize on soccer‘s increasing relevance in the lifestyle footwear space.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Koch’s financial philosophy blends personal relevance with practical design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both Max’s debut LP, Heaven & Hell, and her sophomore album, Diamonds and Dancefloors, were pushed back for release because of leaks, and Max has addressed her music’s proneness to making its way online before release in the past.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Overturning the validity of the IEEPA tariffs but doing as Katyal suggested and limiting the decision to prospective relief could thread an incredibly difficult needle.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, some experts question the validity of these testing measures.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Its usefulness as a host of carbon offset markets is limited, and governments should have no illusions that their annual check-in under the Paris agreement will enforce real accountability, much less create incentives for more ambitious national pledges.—
JESSICA F. GREEN,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Nov. 2025
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To attempt to increase the usefulness and accuracy of benchmarks, several research groups have recently proposed new series of tests that better measure models’ real-world performance on economically meaningful tasks.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Aptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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