apropos of

preposition

Definition of apropos ofnext
as in regarding
having to do with apropos of our earlier conversation, here's that file I mentioned

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Recent Examples of apropos of Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire. — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 It's operated by the Bartolotta group, and, apropos of its location, is known for its quality seafood. — Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024 Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023 By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn. — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for apropos of
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apropos of
  1. regarding
  2. toward
  3. about
  4. on
  5. of
Preposition
  • Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    — James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Definition of regarding
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  • Its components must balance dexterity, durability, cost, and ease of maintenance, particularly as the robot moves toward wider industrial use.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Zoledronate might also offer a way to increase the number and activity of these immune cells, while tarlatamab could help direct their attack towards tumors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of toward
Preposition
  • Detainees were eventually taken into a tent and questioned by ICE agents about their immigration status.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Following backlash, Crawford removed the post from her X timeline on Sunday afternoon and apologized for violating the network’s standards, amid complaints from internal and external critics about the post to CBS News leadership.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of about
Preposition
  • Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Preposition
  • Bags of mashed potatoes, beans and mac and cheese in the water of a steam holding unit, reheating.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Protesters heard from Terri Pickens, the Democratic candidate for Idaho governor, and Melanie Folwell, the executive director of the organization that put Prop 1 on the ballot.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of of

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“Apropos of.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apropos%20of. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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