as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
the actor announced to reporters that he would regard as apropos only questions about the movie and would ignore inquiries about his love life
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as in by the way
by way of interjection or digression
I went up to New York last weekend; apropos, have you seen your New York cousins lately?
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as in concerning
having to do with
makes a number of telling observations apropos the current political situation
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Recent Examples of apropos
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Wedding season is quickly approaching, and while others might tell you to simply accessorize your favorite LBD—again—the best wedding guest suits and sets are perfectly apropos when celebrating your nearest and dearest.
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Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Timothy Depeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
And was Ozzy Osbourne showing up posthumously to give us/the (confused) kids one last scare rather apropos?
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Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Whatever your thoughts on Elon Musk’s politics, his management philosophy — lean, fast-moving, unconventional — is especially apropos in the age of AI.
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Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Wedding season is quickly approaching, and while others might tell you to simply accessorize your favorite LBD—again—the best wedding guest suits and sets are perfectly apropos when celebrating your nearest and dearest.
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Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
Surefire Market is located where Leah & Louise used to be, and that seems apropos.
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Timothy Depeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
And was Ozzy Osbourne showing up posthumously to give us/the (confused) kids one last scare rather apropos?
—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apropos
Adjective
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Its binding values of labor and community remain relevant, even if today’s Hollywood rarely speaks to them.
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Each organization will continue to be led by a management team with deep industry experience that will benefit from focused strategic priorities and the ability to pursue opportunities most relevant to their businesses.
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Asymptomatic lesions discovered incidentally in populations could also be monitored en masse to generate a robust database that would help researchers learn which types of lesions are more (or less) likely to turn malignant.
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But Ghana kept possession, and Antoine Semenyo incidentally ended up blocking a subsequent shot from his own teammate.
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There's one Panama fan here that certainly knows about an important finish.
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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.
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Erie Mayor Andrew Moore said the executive sessions followed all applicable laws and that nothing improper had been brought to the town's attention.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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In the 29th minute, Argentina sent a pass toward the net, and Messi beat the defense with an incredible first step.
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Those technologies and others have been proven to save lives and prevent crashes, but more basic features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and automatic headlights go a long way toward keeping your young driver safe.
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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.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the University of Minnesota research team for comment on the matter.
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“Apropos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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