1
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
told him she couldn't dance with him just then, but her auspicious smile encouraged him to ask again later
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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
began the season with an auspicious win against their strongest football rival
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Recent Examples of auspicious
This is incredibly auspicious—a sign that good fortune in love and friendship awaits.
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Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
While that might seem like auspicious timing for our new pregnancy, state legislators are technically not state employees, and as such, had no official leave policy to follow.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, in some cultures like India and Russia, it is worn on the right hand as that side is considered to be lucky and auspicious.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
The sun in your sign blows a kiss to auspicious planet Jupiter on April 6, bringing an abundance of lucky social connections and a general Midas touch.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
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Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
While that might seem like auspicious timing for our new pregnancy, state legislators are technically not state employees, and as such, had no official leave policy to follow.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
However, in some cultures like India and Russia, it is worn on the right hand as that side is considered to be lucky and auspicious.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2025
The sun in your sign blows a kiss to auspicious planet Jupiter on April 6, bringing an abundance of lucky social connections and a general Midas touch.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auspicious
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Gabriel’s older brother David, 22, is a very promising right-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers’ system.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Thus, despite the U.S. trade situation looking more promising for much of the world, experts say that U.S.-China negotiations remain the most important variable for Apple.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two women in the crowd sporting red Trump caps appeared to be outnumbered by audience members who took a more favorable stance toward Casten and the Democrats.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The move likely keeps the Pacers in a more favorable postseason picture: a first-round matchup against a Milwaukee Bucks team missing Damian Lillard and a possible second-round matchup against the Cavaliers — and not the defending champion Boston Celtics.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Murillo remains one of the brightest defensive talents in Europe.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The whites of shirts and balloons look bright, while skin tones appear natural.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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For climate activists, this may be viewed an encouraging green hushing, or the intentional omission of climate friendly and environmentally friendly actions by a company to avoid controversy of liability.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Even reading about significant crime reduction in my beloved hometown is encouraging.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the timing of his current warning may be propitious.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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This might have been an even more propitious sign of what was to come.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Auspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspicious. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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