tailwind
noun
tail·wind
ˈtāl-ˌwind 
plural tailwinds
1
: a wind having the same general direction as a course of movement (as of an aircraft)
2
: a force or influence that advances progress toward an improved condition
… the strengthening housing market should be providing tailwinds for home improvement retailers.—
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Katherine PeraltaMedicare reform is a thorny problem even when the political tailwinds are favorable.—Russ Wiles
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Lower borrowing costs are a tailwind for precious metals, which don’t pay interest, and traders are betting on more rate cuts in 2026.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
OrthoLite is the premium insole brand that has strong tailwinds for growth.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Lower borrowing costs are a tailwind for precious metals, which don't pay interest, and traders are betting on more rate cuts in 2026.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Lower borrowing costs are a tailwind for precious metals, which don’t pay interest, and traders are betting on more rate cuts in 2026.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Tailwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tailwind. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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