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 essence of modern economic development is the continuing augmentation of human potential and a propitious business climate, framed by policies and institutions that help unlock the value in human beings.
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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The player who had posted such a propitious rookie season by simply playing on instinct looked lost.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The timing couldn’t have been more propitious with the trade deadline pending.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
International pressure, particularly the U.S. policies over the preceding decade, is a key factor contributing to this propitious development.
—Jose Ignacio Hernández, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2024
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Nicholas Eberstadt, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024
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The player who had posted such a propitious rookie season by simply playing on instinct looked lost.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The timing couldn’t have been more propitious with the trade deadline pending.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 31 July 2024
International pressure, particularly the U.S. policies over the preceding decade, is a key factor contributing to this propitious development.
—Jose Ignacio Hernández, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propitious
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The fourth-round draft pick had a promising rookie season in 2024, even after sustaining a scary neck injury in late November.—
Alex Zietlow and,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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His promising early baseball career took a back seat in 1943 when he was taken into the Navy and served as a radio operator on the USS Coral Sea during World War II.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cut to Trachtenberg’s Jenny in a luxurious spa bubble bath, making the most of a preposterously favorable exchange rate.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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This spike is partly fueled by favorable exchange rates, although the popularity of country may be pushing overall spring break prices higher, with the average insured trip to Japan now costing nearly $10,000.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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At night, many of these fishing vessels turn on bright lights to lure squid to the surface, where they are harvested using a large net.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The flavor profile is sweet and bright and makes a great potluck side that will have everyone scooping out a big serving.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Winning five of their first six games post-break is encouraging.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Keep reinforcing the positive and encouraging patience.—
Harriette Cole,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitious. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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