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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as in favorable
pointing toward a happy outcome
a propitious time for starting a business
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Recent Examples of propitious
The most propitious of these days occur in cycles of 12 years during a festival called the Maha Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival.
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Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Once again, these were two propitious investments ahead of a massive surge in shale oil and gas production across the U.S. that made the U.S. self-sufficient in oil and gas in 2020, the first time since 1947.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
Once again, these were two propitious investments ahead of a massive surge in shale oil and gas production across the U.S. that made the U.S. self-sufficient in oil and gas in 2020, the first time since 1947.
—Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propitious
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Atlanta, the Georgia product could start next to Jessie Bates III, giving the Falcons one of the most promising safety duos in the league.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Two women in the crowd sporting red Trump caps appeared to be outnumbered by audience members who took a more favorable stance toward Casten and the Democrats.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The move likely keeps the Pacers in a more favorable postseason picture: a first-round matchup against a Milwaukee Bucks team missing Damian Lillard and a possible second-round matchup against the Cavaliers — and not the defending champion Boston Celtics.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Murillo remains one of the brightest defensive talents in Europe.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the image, the girl group smiled while on a beach at night, as a bright, full moon could be seen in the sky behind them.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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For climate activists, this may be viewed an encouraging green hushing, or the intentional omission of climate friendly and environmentally friendly actions by a company to avoid controversy of liability.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Even reading about significant crime reduction in my beloved hometown is encouraging.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitious. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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