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apropos

[ap-ruh-poh] / ˌæp rəˈpoʊ /


ADVERB
relevantly, suitably
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Ironically apropos given its subject matter, after our interview but before publication, Disney+ canceled the series, which it had initially renewed for a second season in March.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Apparently, if left to its own devices, OpenAI’s Codex coding agent is apt to repeatedly talk about goblins apropos of nothing.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

There was also a successful sell signal last summer, although that it is not apropos to the current analysis.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

She incorporates films as seemingly irrelevant but surprisingly apropos as the Bela Lugosi horror movie “The Black Cat” and an Astaire-Rogers musical.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

“I should have let you drive yourself today,” he announced, apropos of nothing, while I chewed.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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