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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2
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
Campos-Pons and Malak rose to the auspicious occasion of TATE Modern’s quarter century with an immersive performance that took the audience in the subterranean Tanks on a sensory journey, inviting reflection on universal themes of healing, resilience and transformation.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The timing was somewhat auspicious given that the show is about to bow out for its 69th season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Opening night was the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin remembers, an important and auspicious day.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
This could be an auspicious time to get a move on finding another job or seeing an adjustment around fitness or diet.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The timing was somewhat auspicious given that the show is about to bow out for its 69th season.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Opening night was the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin remembers, an important and auspicious day.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
This could be an auspicious time to get a move on finding another job or seeing an adjustment around fitness or diet.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auspicious
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Women's health tech faces a trust gap Even with these promising results, trust remains a major barrier in women's health technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix is developing a Pride and Prejudice series with a promising cast that includes Emma Corrin as Elizabeth and Jack Lowden as Darcy.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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This is driven by the ongoing market share gains from its FreeStyle Libre platform and the favorable effects of recent product launches, including Lingo, TriClip, and i-STAT.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In 2019, 52% of Mainers had a favorable impression of Collins, according to Morning Consult polling.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Refreshing, vibrant, and very satisfying with a bright cleansing finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just keep in mind that this year’s 84% full moon will wash out all but the brightest meteors.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The 5-foot-11, 191-pound former standout at Jacksonville’s Bartram Trail underwent offseason foot surgery in the spring, but a 3-tackle effort in the spring game was encouraging.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The jury is out on 2024 first-rounder Hagen Smith but signs are encouraging.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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If this propitious moment holds, the path to lasting stability is to further contain the Iranian threat, with Washington working by, with, and through its partners.—
JAMES JEFFREY,
Foreign Affairs,
4 July 2025
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And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Auspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspicious. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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