aptness

noun

Definition of aptnessnext
1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence

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Relevance

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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 Synonyms for aptness
  1. tendency
  2. way
  3. relevance
  4. validity
  5. usefulness
  6. fitness
  7. relevancy
  8. propriety
Noun
  • Another reason is the tendency for colleges and universities to place more emphasis on their history and legacy across generations, and at times an arrogant insistence that the future must defer to them.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • But that sword cuts both ways, my friend, as the Bengals are 0-7 this season against teams with a winning record.
    Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Diamond Green explains that, overall, gentle parenting is a way to tailor your actions and parenting practices to your child’s unique needs.
    Alex Vance, Parents, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of way
Noun
  • When choosing influencers, prioritize relevance and engagement over sheer follower count.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Further underscoring the relevance of its eyewear collections, Prada earlier this year extended its long-term partnership with Jake Gyllenhaal for its 2024 Prada Linea Rossa Eyewear campaign, first launched for the brand’s spring 2023 collection.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevance
Noun
  • These rumors got more validity following Dbrand's unveiling of the Killswitch 2 case.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Scientific rigor questioned: The defense team has challenged the validity of his findings, citing the absence of standardized procedures and documentation.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of validity
Noun
  • Political swamps do not entertain any future different from the present, with its jobs and departments that have outlived their usefulness or have become too expensive for taxpayers.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • It was signed that December. Between the lines: Awareness of these laws is key to their actual usefulness.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • For HNWIs, this includes spa-like bathrooms, meditation spaces, and state-of-the-art home fitness facilities.
    Arash Jalili, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the beach, the resort also offers complimentary access to beach cruisers, a family pool, a fitness center and dozens of complimentary classes, and a luxe spa with relaxation lounges with ocean views.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • This not only enhances the relevancy of the ad for the buyer but also is more likely to drive conversions, increasing revenue while lowering costs.
    Fatima Yusuf, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy.
    Justin L. Mack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of relevancy
Noun
  • Expect trendy shoes from Good American like a denim pointed-toe slingback or even a ballet flat in crocodile, largely treated with their propriety On Cloud sole designed for comfort.
    Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
  • From professional oversight to social propriety, the pedometer served as a subtle but powerful mediator, quantifying life in ways that both reflected and challenged evolving norms of individual accountability and public transparency.
    Jacqueline D. Wernimont, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of propriety
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