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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  • Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
  • It can only be diagnosed after death.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Après.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apr%C3%A8s. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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