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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  • She was hired in May 2025 after spending the previous nine seasons as the associate head coach at Houston.
    Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Duggar went on to credit her simple diet in her health journey, which includes vegetables, fruits, meat and a few grains, after speaking with a friend about their complicated nutrition habits.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Après.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apr%C3%A8s. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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