the ancient Greek and Roman god of light, healing, music, poetry, prophecy, and manly beauty; the son of Leto and brother of Artemis.
a very handsome young man.
Aerospace. one of a series of U.S. spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the moon and back.
The sun was sometimes described as Apollo's chariot, riding across the sky.
As a representative of controlled and ordered nature, Apollo is often contrasted with Dionysus, the god who represents wild, creative energies.
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There are now about 4,000 stocks in the U.S. and nearly 5,000 ETFs, according to Apollo Global Management Chief Economist Torsten Sløk.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Raised in Harlem, the epicenter of African American culture, Rollins recalled that his early musical education came from the Apollo Theater where he would watch its celebrated amateur nights.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Bodycote and Apollo are in talks regarding the proposal, with Apollo facing a June 19 deadline for a formal offer.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
He has worked at a litany of well-known firms on Wall Street, including Morgan Stanley, Carlyle Group and an affiliate of Apollo Global Management.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Zeus, greatly angered in his turn, condemned Apollo to serve King Admetus as a slave—for a period which is differently given as one or nine years.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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