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Word of the Day: Auspicious

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Word of the Day
: April 9, 2023

\aw-SPISH-us\ adjective

What It Means

Something described as auspicious is full of promise, showing or suggesting that future success or good results are likely. Auspicious can also mean “attended by good fortune.”

// The young musician’s auspicious debut album reveals her songwriting as already more accomplished than that of artists twice her age and stature.

// The high school gymnast had quite the auspicious year, taking gold or silver in nearly every competition.

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