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
Entering the season with enormous expectations after a propitious debut with the Gophers in 2024, naturally, must be quite the pinch-me experience for the second-year safety.
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Seasoned consignors want propitious placement in the sale: near the start, but not too near.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Look for announcements of big cost savings and maybe some propitious writedowns.
—Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Seasoned consignors want propitious placement in the sale: near the start, but not too near.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The window of time for planting corn is closing, but now is still a propitious moment to sow its seeds.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Look for announcements of big cost savings and maybe some propitious writedowns.
—Matt Schifrin, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propitious
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One particularly promising application involves tracking when the ball crosses the sideline during kickoffs and punts.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Often, even the most promising young prospects disappear.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Another option would be converting a pair of their two-way players to team-favorable standard contracts, perhaps Myron Gardner and Jahmir Young, and then backfilling their two-way spots, with two-way players allowed to be signed until March 4.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The pick coming back to Denver will be the least favorable of the Clippers’ and Hawks’ second-rounders this year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Statues of prominent citizens line the route, many missing heads or limbs, while religious and civic buildings once painted in bright colors now appear butter-yellow.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the loss, the future is bright for the Patriots and but first there's the reaction from after the Super Bowl.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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His manner, at least, is encouraging.—
Robert Lloyd,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2026
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There were a lot of encouraging signs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instacart, on the other hand, reported strong revenue for its most recent period and issued an optimistic forecast for its first quarter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Operators remain cautiously optimistic, even as rising costs and softer traffic persist.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Propitious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitious. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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