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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
"gingerbread" is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim
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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence
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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 apt
Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Gibson didn’t need much to paint a world—just a small number of apt metaphors, cast in plain but tender language.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 July 2025
Perhaps that’s why Hook’s japes hold a kernel of wisdom; the knowledge that when all else fails, finding the fun in absurd chaos (say, on a quiet London street) is an apt response to a chaotic world.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
The Diplomat landed its second and third Emmy nominations Tuesday, including one in the Outstanding Drama Series category, which creator Debora Cahn says couldn’t have come at a more apt time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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Adjective
In many ways, that is an apt reflection of the player’s broader football experience — a late bloomer who has had to dig deep into his reserves of willpower and work ethic to break through barriers time and again.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Gibson didn’t need much to paint a world—just a small number of apt metaphors, cast in plain but tender language.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 July 2025
Perhaps that’s why Hook’s japes hold a kernel of wisdom; the knowledge that when all else fails, finding the fun in absurd chaos (say, on a quiet London street) is an apt response to a chaotic world.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 16 July 2025
The Diplomat landed its second and third Emmy nominations Tuesday, including one in the Outstanding Drama Series category, which creator Debora Cahn says couldn’t have come at a more apt time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apt
Adjective
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And for older folks who often feel cold and are prone to bundling up, covering the skin in warm weather can be dangerous.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Project Neighbors Executive Director Carmen Vincent said the homes would be suitable for nurses, teachers, grocery store clerks, senior citizens and others who need affordable homes.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Birds love the honeysuckle and porcelain vine fruits and have the infuriating tendency to pass them through their system undamaged, and then deposit them in your garden, in tremendous numbers, encased in a nice little fertilizer packet.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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Since the start of the offseason program, Smith has studied both kickers’ tendencies.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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President Donald Trump was taking cues from Elon Musk, who seemed inclined to shelve the plan to put Americans back on the lunar surface and focus instead on an all-out sprint to Mars.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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Weed customers don’t seem inclined to pay more for cannabis harvested without pesticides, or trimmed by hand, or grown in a celebrated region.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The player models and lighting are excellent, with equipment shining and time of day delivering the appropriate immersion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Regarding concerns arounds biodiversity, another way to approach the issue is through a new protocol within the Convention on Biological Diversity.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The best way to do that is to lift the archaic blackout restrictions that infuriate so many fans.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Affiliate marketing and publisher commerce content could lose relevance if agents bypass their links entirely.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the company is fighting back by working to rebuild cultural relevance, starting with football and expanding into team sports.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Less fitting was just how few words Love — who had long been estranged from Brian Wilson — said about the late Beach Boys’ mastermind before and after the video tribute.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Gray’s emphasis on everyday beauty and individuality finds a fitting home in a space designed to celebrate craftsmanship and sensory richness.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Apt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apt. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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