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Definitions

apropos

[ap-ruh-poh] / ˌæp rəˈpoʊ /
ADJECTIVE
relevant, suitable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt germane opportune pertinent
WEAK
applicable apposite appropriate befitting belonging correct fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose proper related right right on seemly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable
ADVERB
relevantly, suitably
Synonyms
STRONG
timely
WEAK
appropriately aptly opportunely pertinently suitably
Antonyms
WEAK
inappropriately irrelevantly unsuitably
PREPOSITION
in respect of
Synonyms
WEAK
about against as for as regards as to concerning on the subject of regarding respecting touching toward with reference to with respect to

Example Sentences

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Its rigorous order and deep perspective, enhanced by the receding lines of ship masts and rail tracks along the expansive quay, address his motif in a style apropos of its modern subject.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

At a photo booth, guests grabbed signs with all sorts of corny, apropos quips for a retirement party: Having fun is my new job.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2025

During an appearance on The Late Show, when Stephen Colbert asked, apropos of nothing, if she has a favorite novelty flag to display at her home, Jackson laughed and offered a polite “no comment.”

From Slate • Oct. 4, 2024

Over and over again he kept bringing it up, apropos of nothing, as if on a loop.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

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

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.