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Recent Examples of auspiciously
Carlson’s started auspiciously.
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Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
James’s reign in Ireland had begun auspiciously.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The history of movie screenings in the White House did not begin auspiciously.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Our trip to Lagos in 1973 to record Band on the Run did not begin auspiciously.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
James’s reign in Ireland had begun auspiciously.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
The history of movie screenings in the White House did not begin auspiciously.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 23 Oct. 2025
Our trip to Lagos in 1973 to record Band on the Run did not begin auspiciously.
—Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auspiciously
Adverb
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The poll found that favorability rating held true for both political parties, with 84% of Catholic Republicans and 89% of Catholic Democrats viewing him favorably.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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Even now — as Dems appear to be surging — polling suggests that fewer than 40% of Americans view the Democratic Party favorably.—
Matt K. Lewis,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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To be fair, things start promisingly enough, instantly raising the pulses with a dramatic seabound scene where Claflin’s dashing sailor Edmond Dantès — at the behest of his dying captain — must navigate their ship through a violent storm.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Patriots’ first offensive series started promisingly with a first-down completion to Stefon Diggs on the second play of the game.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Quilted jackets layer perfectly over long sleeves, short sleeves, light sweaters, and even dresses.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that any eventual peace deal will perfectly balance the victors’ and vanquished’s demands.—
Philippe Welti,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This allows residents to store and properly age a broader collection in a secure, professionally maintained environment.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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By removing the decaying cells created by the high-salt diet, the drug allowed the remaining healthy tissue to maintain its elasticity and respond correctly to blood flow demands.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sam Malinski appeared to give the Avalanche the lead on a slap shot from above the left circle 10 seconds into the final period, but after the horn sounded and the goal was put in the scoreboard, the officials correctly ruled the puck had struck the outside of the net.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Fed should not act as some general-purpose agency of the US government or as an appellate court for matters that are rightly debated and decided elsewhere.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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State and county officials, along with community members, are evaluating data center proposals and rightly demanding greater disclosures from developers, proper siting and permitting, abatement of noise pollution and restrictions on water usage.—
Todd Larsen,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Auspiciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspiciously. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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