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
But despite his fearlessness and aptitude for risk, the surfer isn’t immune to the peaks and troughs of life.
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Those are two promising indicators of his aptitude for spacing the floor for his high-usage teammates.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The ‘lucky’ question Jeff Bezos always asked interviewees at Amazon
Attitude has long been as important as aptitude at Amazon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
Those are two promising indicators of his aptitude for spacing the floor for his high-usage teammates.
—Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The ‘lucky’ question Jeff Bezos always asked interviewees at Amazon
Attitude has long been as important as aptitude at Amazon.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitude
Noun
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Current talent ecosystems are just woefully unprepared to handle that kind of change.—
Ryan Stowers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Woodrow has emerged as one of the best linemen in the area, which has recently become loaded with O-line talent.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The bill ultimately continues a generations-long Republican tendency to transfer wealth upward while abandoning working Americans. Davis: The wealth transfer Trump seeks is from government to taxpayers.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Beringer seemingly has a knack for first impressions.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Royal Caribbean has a knack for creating ships that cater to all ages and vacation vibes, and Ovation of the Seas strikes the right balance with active all-ages fun, kid-friendly play areas, and vibrant nightlife.—
Erica Silverstein,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 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
Noun
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Of course, with Louisiana flair, the new sauce also has a dash of hot sauce.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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The model with the best flair won a new toy and, naturally, a purse to hang it on.—
Ashton Jackson
Valentina Duarte,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But for Bolduc, despite Gorton’s history of affinity for him, that is more of a projection with a far smaller sample of data to work with.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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What Readers Loved About Canada Resorts Canada is teeming with gorgeous coastlines, mountains, lakes, and forests—and our readers have a clear affinity for resorts within close proximity of these natural features.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Peacocks were offered as a gift to the UN by India’s permanent mission in the 1980s and, as a result, the UN gardens are full of them.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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For only $4, this is a great book to stock up for your own house or to give as gifts.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Aptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptitude. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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