auspicious

Example Sentences

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“It’s not particularly auspicious in terms of what comes next,” said Michael Wahid Hanna, the U.S. program director at International Crisis Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Payesh is commonly enjoyed during several auspicious occasions: birthdays, weddings, religious festivals and baby showers.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

For activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, Nicolás Maduro’s swift exit comes at an auspicious time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

"I feel like I've begun the year in a good way after eating something so auspicious as the year starts," one of the customers at Mr Kimura's restaurant told AFP.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

I took it to be an auspicious sign and walked in.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss