How to Use aptly in a Sentence

aptly

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  • The quest to set back the clock, and look youthful is an aptly old tale.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune Well, 15 July 2023
  • Equal Parts is aptly named as there will be both a cocktail and mocktail option of each item on the menu.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2024
  • In the visual, the duo is seen making woozy 360-degree rotations aptly timed to their bars and the beats.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The pup, aptly named Shamrock, was born with a bold, green coat shortly before St. Patrick's Day.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
  • His words also aptly describe what is special about the films in the UCLA series.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Its hailstorm of ideas remains stunning — and aptly painful if, as a proud progressive, you’re struck in the face by the ice of its wit.
    Jesse Green, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The Mallards, as they are aptly named, are a quartet of ducks living in a quiet pond somewhere in the Northeast.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Whoever is to thank for this cocktail, it was aptly named.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • Since the engorgement can cause fever and an overall run-down feeling, it's aptly named milk fever.
    Donna Murray, Rn, Parents, 22 July 2024
  • Late April through May is aptly named mud season, as the winter snowpack melts and the frozen trails thaw into a sloppy mess.
    Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024
  • With voguing dancers flanking her, Aphrodite is aptly named.
    Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024
  • The word surreal aptly describes the video, which stars a guy with a yellow balloon for a noggin.
    Sarah Whitmire, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The aptly named Seacruiser can dart about for 90 minutes before needing a charge.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2024
  • During the late 19th century, some scholars aptly guessed that dinosaurs were agile and on the move most of their lives.
    Riley Black, Popular Science, 29 June 2023
  • By the end of the season, the Edwards family had produced eight huge pumpkins, the largest of which—aptly named Godzilla—weighs more than 1,100 pounds.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2023
  • At the entrance to the plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue, there is a silver sphere — aptly named Sphere.
    Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Camilla aptly opted for a floral shirtdress in tones of green, while Charles went with a summery beige suit.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 26 July 2023
  • The star took to his Instagram to announce his new line of red wines, aptly titled Wade, while on tour in China in July 2015.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2023
  • And of course there are the gorgeous indoor tennis courts aptly named Diamond Domes.
    Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023
  • This aptly named bouquet is a great way to brighten their day and spread cheer without feeling too formal.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
  • These fires are aptly named Easter Fires, and they were originally set to help chase the darkness of winter away.
    Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Last summer’s Barbie girls are aptly trading in their posh pink wardrobes for pieces that scream brat-itude for a vibe that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
    Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 17 July 2024
  • The city and team signed a lease agreement for a new facility, aptly named Glendale Arena.
    The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
  • It’s aptly named—the importance of protein has been irrefutable since its finding.
    Paul Kita, Men's Health, 31 July 2023
  • The future of entertainment might have been aptly described by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, in 2016.
    Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2023
  • The tote comes in beige, khaki, a neutral hue between the two aptly called beige-khaki, black, gray, light blue, dark blue, soft purple, pink, and pretty sage green.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Dunham’s perspective on dressing can be aptly summed up in one world: cheeky.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2021
  • Cosmetics, just dropped a version of its own, aptly named, Bronzing Drops.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 16 Apr. 2024
  • One moniker that’s often used and perhaps most aptly, however, is unicorn.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Everlane’s aptly monikered Dream Pants are exactly that.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2024

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