Synonyms of by the way

by the way

phrase

as in incidentally

by way of interjection or digression

By the way, can we stop for pizza on the way home?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• incidentally
• interjectionally
• by the by
• apropos
• en passant
• in passing
• secondarily
• excursively
• parenthetically
• tangentially
• digressively

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of by the way

Some of that influence can be attributed to the jewels themselves—after all, few pieces are as instantly recognizable and striking as Diana's sapphire engagement ring (which now belongs to Kate Middleton, by the way). — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Argentina’s plan in attack is to rely on sudden bursts of energy, epitomised by the way Messi suddenly sprung into life to go in behind, collect a diagonal ball from Lisandro Martinez, control it beautifully and fire home for the opener. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026