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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

That is especially apropos for Andersen, which priced its initial public offering on Dec. 16.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

I’ll go another round with it in a more apropos ring.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 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

“Sometimes I like salty tastes,” said Duane suddenly, apropos of nothing.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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