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apropos

[ap-ruh-poh] / ˌæp rəˈpoʊ /


ADVERB
relevantly, suitably
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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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

It would be just as apropos to call this “Jared Hess’ Minecraft Movie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

“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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