1
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble
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2
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
has an aptitude for math
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Recent Examples of aptitude
This is different from notions of strengths and weaknesses, personality, aptitude or things like that.
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Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
So having that mental aptitude to learn and pick up schemes could help a good and creative coach get a ton out of him.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
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Michael B. Horn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
So having that mental aptitude to learn and pick up schemes could help a good and creative coach get a ton out of him.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.
—Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitude
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Texas high school baseball, many 5A district champs have top talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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The tendency in the forecast has been for the front to set up across southeast portions of the Kansas City forecast area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to Limon-Rocha, various life stressors—such as starting a new school, being bullied, losing a beloved pet, or having a family member with health issues—can all trigger perfectionist tendencies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Grapevine has a flurry of talent including junior catcher Gianni Corral, an uncommitted recruit who was previously committed to Texas A&M. Outfielder Zachary Goldstein, also a junior, is a scrappy speedster with a knack for getting on base.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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Born and raised in a Nigerian household in the U.K., Adepoju, 29, grew up with a knack for restitching thrift store finds into unique pieces.—
Simone Melvin,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Functionality with a side of flair.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 version sticks with the mountain theme but adds some flair.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
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Search results that factor in individual shopper preferences – such as brand affinity, size, fit, price range, and past purchase history – yield double the clickthrough rate of less personalized results.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Aptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptitude. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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