1
as in sponsorship
auspices plural
the financial support and general guidance for an undertaking
a program for inner-city youths that is under the auspices of a national corporation
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2
as in forerunner
something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event
interpreted the teacher's smile as an auspice that he would get an A on his presentation
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Recent Examples of auspice
The governing body employs a ‘reporting perimeter’, which asks that clubs report any figures ‘in respect of (that club’s) football activities’, including any amounts that occur under the auspice of other legal entities.
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Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Under the auspice of Eggers, Skarsgård created an otherworldly low and gravelly voice for Orlok that has just as much impact as the character’s looks.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Franchise steward Chuck Lorre, co-creator of the original series and all of its offshoots, had been the only auspice announced for the series, starring Big Bang alums Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Campbell—who first played Ash under the auspice of writer-director Raimi and producer Tapert on 1981’s The Evil Dead—said metal music wasn’t the only thing that the general public was paranoid about in the 1980s.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
If the Games were to combine under the auspice of true inclusion, where everyone competes together side by side, Paralympic swimmers would struggle to make it through the heat rounds, and basketball would be impossible.
—Jessica Smith, TIME, 29 July 2024
As part of the pact, the streamer and studio will finance and release movies from Stuber’s new production company under United Artists, a languishing label that once operated under the auspice of MGM.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 July 2024
Instead, it was contested under auspice of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Armani also reportedly set up a small charitable foundation in 2016 under the auspice of developing it with capital from the company following his passing.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 Nov. 2023
Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Under the auspice of Eggers, Skarsgård created an otherworldly low and gravelly voice for Orlok that has just as much impact as the character’s looks.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Franchise steward Chuck Lorre, co-creator of the original series and all of its offshoots, had been the only auspice announced for the series, starring Big Bang alums Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn and Lauren Lapkus.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Campbell—who first played Ash under the auspice of writer-director Raimi and producer Tapert on 1981’s The Evil Dead—said metal music wasn’t the only thing that the general public was paranoid about in the 1980s.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
If the Games were to combine under the auspice of true inclusion, where everyone competes together side by side, Paralympic swimmers would struggle to make it through the heat rounds, and basketball would be impossible.
—Jessica Smith, TIME, 29 July 2024
As part of the pact, the streamer and studio will finance and release movies from Stuber’s new production company under United Artists, a languishing label that once operated under the auspice of MGM.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 26 July 2024
Instead, it was contested under auspice of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2024
Armani also reportedly set up a small charitable foundation in 2016 under the auspice of developing it with capital from the company following his passing.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auspice
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Military training was also a non-starter, since the U.S. Army Air Service (a forerunner to the Air Force) did not accept women.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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It has been said that Nomad was the forerunner of all modern station wagons.—
David Krumboltz,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The line between patronage and participation is starting to blur, and crypto gives that sentiment a technical foundation.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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As monarch, King Charles is the head of the Armed Forces, with his eldest son William and his wife Kate holding several honorary roles and patronages related to the military.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Tort claims are typically filed as precursors to a potential lawsuit.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
22 May 2025
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Gleason worked as a senior adviser to the U.S. Digital Service, the precursor to DOGE.—
Melissa Quinn
May 21,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
Noun
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More recently, the brand has ventured into makeup — infusing its bestsellers with hints of color and forging the way for the skinification of makeup.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan looking for a ninth planet in the solar system claim to have found hints of it in archive images of the night sky taken by long-dead infrared telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Such spectral doppelgängers stalk the living as grim omens of impending death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Studios could all use that sort of good news, and good omens for the rest of summer movie season.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These signs seem to confirm Sahm’s augury that the economy remains healthy.—
David Thomas,
Forbes,
16 Oct. 2024
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The auguries were not favorable for a Pétain acquittal.—
Robert O. Paxton,
Harper's Magazine,
17 Dec. 2023
Noun
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He’s hosted several world leaders for Oval Office sit downs, including most recently Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was elected, in part, for his tough talk against Trump’s suggestions that Canada should become the 51st state.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Grads react as billionaire gives them $1,000: Watch video Yelp unveils its top 25 burger chains in the US: See the list Spotify reveals predictions for 30 top songs of summer 2025: See list The discount could vary depending on state laws.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Snowflake — The data storage stock rallied 13.4% after first-quarter earnings surpassed Wall Street’s predictions.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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“Auspice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auspice. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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