Apt
Apt adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Usage example: “gingerbread” is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- The writing is beautiful and the characterization of all the characters (Spock, Jim, Sarek, Amanda, Pike, Number One) are apt and right on target.
Source: Fanfic Recs / Star Trek (2009) -
The Cloudcuckoolander Was Right: Grandma's story about the roller coaster proves an apt metaphor for Gil's life.
Source: Film / Parenthood -
Zozo, in particular, is apt to pick up a blaster and is at least an honorary (if not full-blown) Galaxy Ranger in his own right.
Source: Ambadassador
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Right and Apt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apt/right
Apt & Right. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apt/right>.
Right or Apt. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apt/right.
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