as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
the actor announced to reporters that he would regard as apropos only questions about the movie and would ignore inquiries about his love life
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as in by the way
by way of interjection or digression
I went up to New York last weekend; apropos, have you seen your New York cousins lately?
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as in concerning
having to do with
makes a number of telling observations apropos the current political situation
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Recent Examples of apropos
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
The building's walls of windows gaze out on the pine groves, and the dining room is oriented around a central open fireplace, making the forest-meets-hearth influence feel particularly apropos.
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Lila Battis,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2021
Timothy Depeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
And was Ozzy Osbourne showing up posthumously to give us/the (confused) kids one last scare rather apropos?
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Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
All of them are exemplary for different reasons, but this fall Cellarius feels apropos.
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Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
The building's walls of windows gaze out on the pine groves, and the dining room is oriented around a central open fireplace, making the forest-meets-hearth influence feel particularly apropos.
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Lila Battis,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2021
Adverb
Surefire Market is located where Leah & Louise used to be, and that seems apropos.
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Timothy Depeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
And was Ozzy Osbourne showing up posthumously to give us/the (confused) kids one last scare rather apropos?
—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apropos
Adjective
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Raising the bridge would allow larger cargo ships to pass under its deck, helping create jobs and keep the port relevant, Seroka said at the time.
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These new tours further explore an important period of American history that remains highly relevant today.
Adverb
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But Ghana kept possession, and Antoine Semenyo incidentally ended up blocking a subsequent shot from his own teammate.
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The show is working its way through Superman lore at its own pace, and serves as a sort of non-DCU replacement for the also non-DCU Superman and Lois, which ended after four seasons in 2024 (and incidentally featured new Obsession megastar, Inde Navarrette, as Lana Lang’s daughter).
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
Adjective
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Preposition
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There's one Panama fan here that certainly knows about an important finish.
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Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place.
Preposition
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Thomas got a good jump and ran toward the wall in right field, timing his jump perfectly before catching the ball and landing his back flat on the top of the wall.
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Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.
Preposition
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In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its military efforts there, reflecting Kyiv’s broader push to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
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“Apropos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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