HT201250 Can I restore applications from my Time Machine to a new MBP?

My old 15" MBP died and I now have a new 13" MBP that I want to restore all of my data to from my Time Machine.  Can I also restore all of the applications as well?

Yes; you'll be given the option to migrate from it when setting up the new computer.
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