Thesaurus results for APROPOS OF

apropos of

preposition

Definition of apropos of

as in regarding

having to do with apropos of our earlier conversation, here's that file I mentioned

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Recent Examples of apropos of Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire. — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 It's operated by the Bartolotta group, and, apropos of its location, is known for its quality seafood. — Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023 By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn. — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for apropos of

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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.

— Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Definition of regarding

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Related Stories Understandably, Grohl had to make it at least a little about himself, too, or more to the point, this being a milestone for his 32-year-old band.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
And in 2022, amid mounting concerns about college affordability, Zemsky helped revive the idea.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of about

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The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of on

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Less than two weeks after the sudden death of her costar Hayden Panettiere, the Nashville actress posted an Instagram tribute to Dolly Parton following the country superstar’s death on Tuesday.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Redmond noted that the retailer is also bringing in some K-beauty as part of the new assortment, and is increasing its penetration in hair care too.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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