auspicious
Example Sentences
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A shortened day of trading for U.S. markets was off to an auspicious start on Friday after exchange operator CME Group was forced to halt futures trading for several markets.
From MarketWatch
But experts say that, despite the auspicious start, it’s still too soon to say how the rest of California’s traditional rainy season will shape up.
From Los Angeles Times
The next auspicious bathing day is on Monday, when the festival is expected to witness massive crowds.
From BBC
When it comes to local government, some of the signs are not auspicious.
From BBC
Eager to formalise their relationship, they have already gone to a Buddhist monk to give them an auspicious new last name they can share – Sirihirunchai.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.