auspicious
Example Sentences
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She planned to hang traditional Chinese couplets -- usually on auspicious red paper -- before sharing a family meal.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Ahead of Lunar New Year this month, Chinese households typically decorate their doors with couplets - a set of auspicious writings heralding health and prosperity in the new year.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Pratt’s elders considered this auspicious and named him Vehunkis—meaning, roughly, “He wants to be a chief.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
Payesh is commonly enjoyed during several auspicious occasions: birthdays, weddings, religious festivals and baby showers.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026
I chose an auspicious day, the third day of the third month.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
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