Definition of aprèsnext
as in after
subsequent to in time or order après dinner, we retired to the living room for cigars and conversation

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  • The Otis Fund is named after Bear #480 (Otis), who won four Fat Bear Week titles before his death around 2024.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With Roberto Rossellini Awards jury head Carlo Chatrian still on his way to Pingyao – after conducting a masterclass with Bong Joon Ho in Turin – actor Lee Sinje spoke on behalf of the jury.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Après.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apr%C3%A8s. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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