auspex
noun
an augur of ancient Rome.
auspices
Example Sentences
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Unfolding under the theatrical auspices of Imeldific, “Here Lies Love” retells the history of the Marcos years as a musical pageant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
Most recently, under the auspices of Venetian Heritage, an international foundation that supports conservation, publications and exhibitions, the painting was intensively studied and worked on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
"We do have a normalisation agreement," Kurti said, referring to the agreement signed under the auspices of the European Union in 2023.
From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025
The new investigation will be carried out under the auspices of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner Sir Brian Leveson, who has oversight of MI5's surveillance activities.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025
Once Cora walked into its influence, the sound of the splashing water dampened the street noise, lifting her into the auspices of the museum.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
