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auspicious

[aw-spish-uhs] / ɔˈspɪʃ əs /


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It’s the time and the place that the movie occurs, too: fall 1990, an auspicious moment in tech history.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Some were prearranged, but the executives’ timing was auspicious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the current Draco obsession stems from the transliteration of his surname, "Ma Er Fu", which contains the Chinese characters for "horse" and "good fortune" -- an auspicious omen for the year ahead.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 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

“I expect noon would be an auspicious time tomorrow. At the Eolian.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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