How to Use apropos in a Sentence

apropos

adjective

• The ceremony concluded with the reading of an apropos poem.
• The comment, though unexpected, was apropos.
• The breezy wrap dress was apropos for a summer wedding.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 June 2018
• Each are accompanied by a skit of sorts and an apropos dance song.
  — Dewayne Bevil, OrlandoSentinel.com, 25 May 2018
• But more neutral grays seem so right and gender-apropos for all.
  — Elaine Markoutsas, Orange County Register, 10 Jan. 2017
• Her final episode aired in April with an apropos wedding scene.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Dec. 2018
• Another question that might be apropos is, are there good leaks and bad leaks?
  — Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2017
• The play also was apropos for a Mayde Creek team that couldn’t get out of its own way throughout the contest.
  — Jason McDaniel Correspondent, Houston Chronicle, 18 Nov. 2019
• Brady said the timing of the service project during the holiday season made the students' efforts even more apropos.
  — John Benson, cleveland.com, 14 Dec. 2017
• They weren't allowed to take photographs, but said the arrangements were very apropos for the season.
  — Rose Minutaglio, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2018
• So fast forward a little bit for more apropos examples of what the right coaching hire can and has done for Florida.
  — Ryan Young, ajc, 8 Nov. 2017
• To use an unfortunately apropos metaphor, all that pressure will eventually force a hole in the dam.
  — Bill McKibben, The New Yorker, 9 July 2019
• To have a bridge going from Windsor to Detroit is really apropos.
  — Chris Nelsen, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2018
• Hotspots are revealed and tailored with perfectly apropos outfits.
  — Marie Claire, 18 Feb. 2014
• The Twitter poll was particularly apropos for naming the police cat.
  — Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press, 1 May 2018
• The slogan is apropos given that the university’s athletic teams are the Cowboys and Cowgirls.
  — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 12 July 2018
• Princess Charlotte is following in Princess Diana's footsteps in the most adorable—and apropos—way.
  — Melissa Minton, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2017
• Intentional or not, the capitalizing of me was apropos.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 22 Sep. 2019
• Accessorize boldly–a statement earring, bold pair of shades, headwrap and more can elevate the overall look, while still keeping it apropos for the sea and shore.
  — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2017
• Though the program was planned a year ago, the timing could not be more apropos in our current societal and political climate, its organizers said.
  — Felicia Dechter, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2017
• Because fans seem to love goofy and gaudy excess, why not make an apropos-of-nothing parody of an Apple keynote address?
  — Daniel D'addario, Time, 2 Feb. 2018
• But this latest appearance seems apropos: The Duchess spent the day cooking with close friends and giving thanks, all while helping those less fortunate.
  — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2018
• The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out for an engagement today in shades of khaki green and plum, apropos for the cooling October weather.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Oct. 2019
• Halloween is drawing near, apropos given the dread that's inevitably growing for some NFL head coaches.
  — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2017
• A few years ago, Ditmer was the lead author of a particularly apropos study that investigated how bears react to drones.
  — Rachel Becker, The Verge, 6 Nov. 2018
• Finally, a new, highly apropos color joins the palette: Wild Orange.
  — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 28 Sep. 2017
• The emptiness and solitude is apropos: Henry, the game’s protagonist, is here to heal a heart that’s broken in complicated ways.
  — Simon Parkin, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2016
• That Holzemer trained his camera on the portion of the anatomy that Margiela utilized to build his brand is apropos, given that manual craftsmanship drives high fashion.
  — Bronwyn Cosgrave, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2019
• More apropos to the surroundings are garden suites like 'Blanc de Blanc,' an ultra-feminine yet clean all ivory and white room adorned with french molding and lace motifs.
  — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Nov. 2019
• Though this new guard of nocino is made and used in novel ways, the spirit still makes an apropos ending to a rich holiday meal, in keeping with tradition, and it can be poured as a winter warmer all season long.
  — Regan Stephens, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2019

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024