1
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
the success of the first big movie in May was a propitious start for the summer season of blockbusters
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2
as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
a propitious time for starting a business
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Recent Examples of propitious
The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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
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
But the timing of his current warning may be propitious.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
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
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
But the timing of his current warning may be propitious.
—Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propitious
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The struggling team may not be done there, with an insider reporting that teams are calling about another promising defensive player -- with the Jets looking at a Day 2 pick in return.—
Nathan Dougherty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Making over $80,000 may sound like a promising salary for some, but the paycheck would struggle to keep up with New Yorkers’ cost of living.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The measure’s approval allows Democrats to redraw congressional maps more favorable to their party in the nation’s largest state and keep up with Republicans who have moved to add potential new red House seats in Texas and elsewhere.—
Josh Boak,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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By contrast, the Moon is a much more favorable environment by many metrics.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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The popular lounge set comes in 16 colors, including neutrals, bright hues, and several shades of blue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The future is bright, the options are endless.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The early signs are encouraging but the players are still adapting to Alonso’s demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, their performance was anything but encouraging.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Kidd sounded optimistic about the possibility of pairing Irving and Flagg together.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson seems optimistic.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitious. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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