apropos of

Definition of apropos ofnext

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Recent Examples of apropos of 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 The accommodations are mostly cozy lodges and wood-hewn cottages apropos of the mountain serenity. Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 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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Preposition
  • 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.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Preposition
  • There's one Panama fan here that certainly knows about an important finish.
    NBC News, NBC news, 28 June 2026
  • 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.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026
Preposition
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Preposition
  • Her exit may spur questions about CNN’s next steps as Paramount moves to finalize its acquisition of its corporate parent.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • Those groups also have lower access to drugs that can stop the transmission of HIV.
    Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

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“Apropos of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos%20of. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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