promising
adjective
prom·is·ing
ˈprä-mə-siŋ 
: full of promise : likely to succeed or to yield good results
a promising new medicine
promisingly
adverb
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Examples of promising in a Sentence
The neighborhood didn't look very promising.
a promising writer who just may write the great American novel someday
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The song appears on Andy S.’s brand new EP Born Ready, which is six explosive tracks of all different vibes, and is a fascinating introduction to a bright and promising artist.
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Although promising, other research has found that drinking five cups of black tea daily did not significantly impact cholesterol levels.16
Theobromine: Theobromine is a compound in black tea with potential heart health benefits.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Spencer Lane was a promising figure skating talent with Olympic dreams.
—Susan Young, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Long’s point was an astute and frightening one for the rest of the NFC:
Daniels isn’t just a promising rookie quarterback.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Although promising, other research has found that drinking five cups of black tea daily did not significantly impact cholesterol levels.16
Theobromine: Theobromine is a compound in black tea with potential heart health benefits.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
Spencer Lane was a promising figure skating talent with Olympic dreams.
—Susan Young, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Regardless, Long’s point was an astute and frightening one for the rest of the NFC:
Daniels isn’t just a promising rookie quarterback.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for promising
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“Promising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promising. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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