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
Short trips, sporadic errands and interviews are also auspicious.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The more concrete circumstances were no less auspicious.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
On this day, tradition holds that there are auspicious times to perform certain rituals to bring prosperity in the new year.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The festival is observed in mid-January according to the Tamil solar calendar and marks the beginning of Thai, an auspicious month for the Tamil community that falls between mid-January and mid-February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The more concrete circumstances were no less auspicious.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
On this day, tradition holds that there are auspicious times to perform certain rituals to bring prosperity in the new year.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
The festival is observed in mid-January according to the Tamil solar calendar and marks the beginning of Thai, an auspicious month for the Tamil community that falls between mid-January and mid-February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for auspicious
Adjective
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George’s option from Chelsea is around £25m but, despite some promising cameos, the 20-year-old has yet to force his way into Moyes’ starting line-up.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Efforts to stop a California industrial disaster were set on a potentially promising new path on Sunday, officials said, revealing that crews discovered a possible pressure-relieving crack in the tank behind a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, where 50,000 people remain evacuated.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Some time later, a colleague convinced him to rein in his gland reductions, arguing that the glands could instead be moved into a more favorable position by adjusting the platysma using a specific technique.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The lawsuit argues that allowing such a transfer could create incentives for states to enrich a president in hopes of favorable federal treatment.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The bright shades of this comfy wedge sandal instantly make simple summer outfits look more fun, and unlike most wedges, these are actually built for walking without that teetering feeling.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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The serious problem of reliance on an adversary will take time to solve, but early returns are encouraging.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
22 May 2026
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Those upbeat points for philosophy are heartwarming and abundantly encouraging.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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For many, Everlane represents the optimistic millennial ideal that consumers could shop their way to sustainability.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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The overall mood feels expressive, relaxed and optimistic, with clothing designed for movement, travel, modern summer living and, most importantly, fun.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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The charging boom proved particularly propitious in March, as the Iran War roiled oil markets, gas prices surged and Americans started searching for EVs en masse.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Interloom’s timing may be propitious.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Auspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspicious. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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