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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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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
a propitious time for starting a business
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Recent Examples of propitious
Entering the season with enormous expectations after a propitious debut with the Gophers in 2024, naturally, must be quite the pinch-me experience for the second-year safety.
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Seasoned consignors want propitious placement in the sale: near the start, but not too near.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 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
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Seasoned consignors want propitious placement in the sale: near the start, but not too near.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propitious
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Browns Cleveland boasts an elite defense led by the league’s best pass rusher, an owner who spends more cash than any other team and a promising nucleus from the 2025 draft class.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Creativity, romance and pleasure take on a more serious tone, and a connection could feel both exciting and promising.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The quarterly rebalanced assortment of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers an adaptable way to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when the market declines, as detailed in RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Some on Wall Street took Warsh’s nomination as an encouraging signal for a still-independent Fed that will keep rates high, if necessary.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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For two teams that have long targeted 2026 as a year to step forward, starting late is hardly an encouraging sign.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The analysts, who kept their hold rating, came away from yesterday's Investor Day and earnings on Wednesday evening optimistic in the near-term about CEO Brian Niccol's turnaround but feel further progress is needed to get more excited down the road.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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But there is certainly a reason to be optimistic about that given that both Daniel Bryan and Edge were ultimately given the greenlight to wrestle in WWE after similar injuries.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitious. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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