encouraging
adjective
en·cour·ag·ing
in-ˈkər-i-jiŋ 
-ˈkə-ri-,
en-
: giving hope or promise
encouraging news
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Examples of encouraging in a Sentence
We've just heard some encouraging news.
encouraging signs that the economy is improving
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So far, the few signs coming out of the White House have been encouraging for the socialist strongman.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Iger also offered encouraging commentary on streaming subscribers, saying on the earnings call that churn due to the price hikes was actually not as bad as the company expected.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
The result was a big victory, a fun game to watch and a legitimately encouraging one for this club.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Some enthusiasts might question whether the sport can maintain its soul with quieter cars, but Ford seeks to bridge this gap and educate NASCAR fans about the possibilities of these all-electric cars, fostering interest and perhaps encouraging acceptance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Iger also offered encouraging commentary on streaming subscribers, saying on the earnings call that churn due to the price hikes was actually not as bad as the company expected.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
The result was a big victory, a fun game to watch and a legitimately encouraging one for this club.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
Some enthusiasts might question whether the sport can maintain its soul with quieter cars, but Ford seeks to bridge this gap and educate NASCAR fans about the possibilities of these all-electric cars, fostering interest and perhaps encouraging acceptance.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Encouraging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encouraging. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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